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Richard Newell

Case from Jackson, MS dated Sep 17, 2023

Victim Details

Richard Newell

Male

Black / African American

Jackson

MS

2023-09-17

24

Richard

Newell

07/07/2026

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In the late hours of a September weekend in Jackson, Mississippi, a burst of gunfire shattered the night and ended the life of 24-year-old Richard Newell. On September 17, 2023, Newell, a Black male, was sitting in a vehicle on Liberty Street, in the vicinity of Coleman Street, when the fatal encounter occurred. Alongside him was a 19-year-old companion who would also be struck by the hail of bullets but would ultimately survive his injuries.

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  • WAPT: Jackson police investigate string of weekend homicides
  • Richard Newell Obituary | Sep 16, 2023 | Jackson, MS
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    It’s so incredibly sad to think about what Richard Newell’s family and friends are going through... ...Read More
    10/04/2024
    Does anyone have more information about the area where this tragic shooting happened? I know Liberty... ...Read More
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