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Katon Washington

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of September 22, 2022, the life of 28-year-old Katon Washington of Montclair, a male with a promising past as a high school wrestling champion, was tragically cut short on the streets of Orange, New Jersey. At approximately 12:56 a.m., the sound of gunfire pierced the night in the vicinity of Aldine and Cleveland streets, prompting a swift response from local police. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Washington suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

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    Victim Details

    Katon Washington

    Male

    Black / African American

    Orange

    NJ

    2022-09-22

    28

    Katon

    Washington

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about Katon's business that he started before his life was tragically taken... ...Read More
    09/28/2023
    Has anyone else been struck by the sheer number of people who have stepped up to share their memorie... ...Read More
    09/05/2023
    Has anyone else been following the Katon Washington case? It’s so unsettling to think someone with... ...Read More
    07/20/2023
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