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Alijah Demonte Gilliam

Case from Newport-news, VA dated Mar 09, 2023

Victim Details

Alijah Demonte Gilliam

Male

Black / African American

Newport-news

VA

2023-03-09

18

Alijah

Demonte Gilliam

06/26/2026

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On the night of March 9, 2023, in Newport News, Virginia, the lives of two young men were tragically cut short by gun violence. Alijah Demonte Gilliam, an 18-year-old male, was one of the victims in what became a double homicide investigation for local police.

Shortly after 10:00 p.m., Newport News Police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Roam Court, located near the Westover Station Apartments, after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. Upon their arrival, they discovered ...
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  • 13newsnow.com: Newport News police: 2 18-year-olds shot, killed off Marshall Avenue
  • News 3 WTKR Norfolk: Shooting leaves 2 men dead on Roam Court in Newport News: Police
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    Hi everyone,

    I can't stop thinking about the vigil that was held for Alijah and Damari. I... ...Read More
    10/05/2024
    Does anyone know if there were any recent events or disputes leading up to the tragic deaths of Alij... ...Read More
    01/29/2024
    It's so devastating to hear about the loss of Alijah Gilliam and Damari Hall. As someone who has fam... ...Read More
    06/30/2023
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