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Roberto Acosta

Death by Force
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In the early hours of July 5, 2023, the life of 26-year-old Roberto 'Rico' A. Acosta was tragically cut short in a shooting that unfolded near the intersection of Jersey and Oliver Streets in Paterson, New Jersey. A Black / African American male, Acosta was a lifelong Paterson resident after being born in the Bronx, New York. He was a devoted father to his three children, Alaiya, Carter, and Kali, and was known for his passion for life and music, which he used as a form of creative expression. H ...Read More
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  • Roberto "Rico" A. Acosta, Jr. - Obituary - Shook Funeral Home
  • Roberto Acosta, age 26 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Roberto Acosta

    Male

    Black / African American

    Paterson

    NJ

    2023-07-05

    26

    Roberto

    Acosta

    11/16/2025

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    I loved my brother ! He was a GREAT father and a great friend. Hoping one day the prosecutor coul... ...Read More
    06/20/2025

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    09/28/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following the case of Roberto "Rico" Acosta and the more I learn, the more I... ...Read More
    10/02/2023
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