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Carmelo Rodriguez

Case from Elizabeth, NJ dated Jan 12, 2023

Victim Details

Carmelo Rodriguez

Male

White / Caucasian

Elizabeth

NJ

2023-01-12

29

Carmelo

Rodriguez

07/13/2026

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In the winter of 2023, a life was tragically cut short on the streets of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Carmelo Rodriguez, a 29-year-old male from the neighboring city of Newark, became the victim of a fatal shooting on the afternoon of January 12th. The incident unfolded near the intersection of Mary and Walnut streets, shattering the midday calm.

Following the shooting, a civilian rushed Rodriguez to Trinitas Hospital, but despite their efforts, his multiple bullet wounds proved to be fatal, an ...
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  • RLS Media: UPDATE: Newark Resident Killed in Elizabeth Shooting
  • N.J. man, 29, dies after he's shot on city street - nj.com
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    I came across the tragic case of Carmelo Rodriguez while reading about crime in Elizabeth, and my he... ...Read More
    12/06/2024
    Has anyone else noticed the number of recent shootings in Elizabeth? I can't imagine how terrifying ... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the tragic incident involving Carmelo Rodriguez. With the Union County P... ...Read More
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