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Zahmire Lopez

Case from Newark, NJ dated May 03, 2023

Victim Details

Zahmire Lopez

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2023-05-03

8

Zahmire

Lopez

07/09/2026

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On the evening of May 3, 2023, the life of 8-year-old Zahmire Lopez, a Black male, was tragically cut short in a burst of violence within his Newark, New Jersey home. A vibrant and energetic child known for his love of sports, music, and dance, Zahmire was remembered by his football coach as a talented boy with a bright future. That evening, however, his Johnson Avenue residence became the scene of a horrific shooting that would claim three lives.

The alleged assailant was identified as 2 ...
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  • RLS Media: UPDATE: Man, 8-Year-Old Boy Killed in Newark South Ward Shooting; Police Kill Gunman
  • RLS Media: BREAKING UPDATE: Child, Adult Shot Dead Inside Newark House; Police Kill Armed Suspect
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    I can't get over how brave Zahmire's mother was during such a terrifying situation. It's unimaginabl... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the heroes in this horrific tragedy, specifically Zahmire's mother. I'm ... ...Read More
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