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Junior Rodriguez

Case from Trenton, NJ dated Dec 24, 2022

Victim Details

Junior El Cohete Rodriguez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Trenton

NJ

2022-12-24

40

Junior

Rodriguez

06/22/2026

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In the winter of 2022, a life that had just begun its American chapter was abruptly ended in Trenton, New Jersey. Junior Rodriguez, a 40-year-old man from the Dominican Republic, had been in the United States for only eight months, filled with the hope of building a better future for his children back home. Known affectionately as 'El Cohete' in the local amateur baseball leagues for his pitching skills, his vibrant presence was a recent but impactful addition to the Dominican community in the a ...
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  • RLS Media: Woman Found Shot in her Head in Trenton
  • NBC10 Philadelphia: Man Gunned Down Inside NJ Apartment on Christmas Eve
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