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Rafael Ralphie Leonardo Gomez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a cold January night in Jersey City, the life of 25-year-old Rafael Ralphie Leonardo Gomez was tragically cut short. On Sunday, January 29, 2023, at approximately 9:35 p.m., the Jersey City Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the area of Summit Avenue and Poplar Street. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Gomez with apparent gunshot wounds to his torso.

Emergency Medical Services swiftly transported Gomez to the Jersey City Medical Center. Despite the efforts of me ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Rafael Ralphie Leonardo Gomez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Jersey City

    NJ

    2023-01-29

    25

    Rafael

    Ralphie Leonardo Gomez

    11/20/2025

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    I’ve been following the Rafael Gomez case since it happened, and the recent arrest of Sylis Lopez ... ...Read More
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