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Tyron T. Whitley

Death by Force
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On a Tuesday afternoon in December, the life of 38-year-old Tyron T. Whitley, a Black male music writer and hip hop artist from New Jersey, was tragically cut short. On December 17, 2024, Whitley was fatally shot on North 9th Street in Newark. He was rushed to University Hospital, but medical efforts to save his life were unsuccessful. Whitley was known in the local arts community for his musical contributions, including songs like 'My Eyes,' 'Heartbreaker,' and 'M.O.O.. '

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    Victim Details

    Tyron T. Whitley

    Male

    Black / African American

    East Orange

    NJ

    2024-12-17

    38

    Tyron

    T. Whitley

    11/17/2025

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    I’ve been following the news about Tyron Whitley's case, and I’m thinking a lot about his family... ...Read More
    12/27/2024
    It's so devastating to think about the ripple effects this tragedy will have on Tyron's loved ones a... ...Read More
    12/19/2024
    I've been following the case of Tyron T. Whitley, and my heart really goes out to his family and fri... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
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