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Tyron T. Whitley

Case from East Orange, NJ dated Dec 17, 2024

Victim Details

Tyron T. Whitley

Male

Black / African American

East Orange

NJ

2024-12-17

38

Tyron

T. Whitley

07/04/2026

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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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  • RLS Media: UPDATE: Gunfire Exchanged During Arrest of Murder Suspect in Newark
  • RLS Media: Essex Prosecutor Investigating Police-Involved Shooting in Newark's North Ward
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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
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