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Justin Niles Wright

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 7, 2015, 31-year-old Justin Niles Wright was tragically killed in a home invasion in Maplewood, Minnesota. Authorities were called to a residence on the 2200 block of Hazel Street at approximately 4:47 a.m. after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Wright with a gunshot wound to the upper portion of his body. Despite efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Wright's girlfriend, who was in a different part of the home during the incident, was unharmed a ...Read More
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  • Star Tribune: St. Paul man charged with fatally shooting man in Maplewood home
  • KSTP.com: Police Say Maplewood Homicide Victim was Targeted
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    Victim Details

    Justin Niles Wright

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Saint Paul

    MN

    2015-11-07

    31

    Justin

    Niles Wright

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I can't stop thinking about the role that trust played in this case. It seems like Justin's girlfrie... ...Read More
    12/18/2023
    I'm still grappling with the senseless loss of Justin Niles Wright. It's chilling to think how such ... ...Read More
    04/10/2023
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