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Alex Cruz

Death by Force
Case Description
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An 18-year-old Newark man, Alex Cruz, was fatally shot in East Orange just days before Christmas in 2024. The incident unfolded on the evening of December 22, when a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of North Arlington Avenue and New Street led to a grim discovery. Responding East Orange Police officers found Cruz inside one of the involved vehicles, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Emergency services rushed the young man to University Hospital in Newark. Despite their efforts, Alex ...Read More
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  • RLS Media: UPDATE: Newark Teenager Dies After Being Found Shot in Car in East Orange
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    Victim Details

    Alex Cruz

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    East Orange

    NJ

    2024-12-22

    18

    Alex

    Cruz

    11/17/2025

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    I’ve been following the tragic case of Alex Cruz, and I’m really bothered by the lack of updates... ...Read More
    03/23/2025
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    12/29/2024
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