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Rulsy Mata Sosa

Death by Force
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On a spring evening in Paterson, New Jersey, Rulsy Isael Mata Sosa, a 42-year-old man of Dominican descent, was enjoying a game of dominoes with friends. The friendly gathering took a tragic turn when three individuals approached the group with the intent to rob them. The assailants targeted a gold chain worn by Mata Sosa. In a moment of bravery, he attempted to confront one of the robbers. This act of resistance was met with deadly force, and one of the suspects fired a single, fatal gunshot....Read More
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  • Paterson Daily Voice: Paterson Teen Charged In Killing Over Gold Chain: Prosecutor
  • nj: 1 killed in evening shooting in N.J. city
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    Victim Details

    Rulsy Mata Sosa

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Paterson

    NJ

    2025-05-11

    42

    Rulsy

    Mata Sosa

    11/20/2025

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