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Natasha Ellis

Case from Newark, NJ dated Apr 16, 2024

Victim Details

Natasha Ellis

Female

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2024-04-16

34

Natasha

Ellis

07/05/2026

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In the early hours of a Tuesday morning in Newark, New Jersey, the life of 34-year-old Natasha Ellis was tragically cut short. On April 16, 2024, in the Vailsburg section of the city, gunfire erupted near the intersection of South Orange Avenue and Alexander Street. When police arrived at the scene shortly after 12:30 a.m., they found Ms. Ellis unresponsive.

The violent episode, which also resulted in another individual sustaining gunshot wounds and a third person being struck by a vehicl ...
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  • RLS Media: UPDATE: Newark Woman Struck, Killed by Upper West Ward Gunfire
  • RLS Media: Female Shot Dead, Male Wounded and One Hit by Car Following Shooting in Newark's West Ward
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