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Patricia A. Novak

Case from Edison, NJ dated Apr 05, 2024

Victim Details

Patricia A. Novak

Female

White / Caucasian

Edison

NJ

2024-04-05

76

Patricia

A. Novak

06/26/2026

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In a tragic turn of events on April 5, 2024, Patricia A. Novak, a 76-year-old woman from Edison, New Jersey, lost her life in a firearms accident within her own home. The incident unfolded on a Friday afternoon at their residence on Glencourt Avenue. Her husband of 57 years, Robert Novak, 82, was on the first floor of their home, handling one of his registered firearms with the intention of cleaning it.

While he was clearing the weapon, it accidentally discharged. The bullet traveled thro ...
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  • RLS Media: Edison Man Accidentally Kills Wife While Cleaning Firearm
  • Patricia A Novak of Edison, New Jersey | 1947 - 2024 | Obituary
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