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Khalif Ligon

Case from Newark, NJ dated Sep 07, 2022

Victim Details

Khalif Ligon

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2022-09-07

29

Khalif

Ligon

07/05/2026

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In the early morning hours of September 7, 2022, the life of 29-year-old Khalif Ligon, a Black male, was tragically cut short on a street in Newark, New Jersey. At approximately 1:49 a.m., police responded to reports of a shooting on the 100 block of Roseville Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered Ligon suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to University Hospital, but his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead at 2:17 a.m.

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  • RLS Media: Authorities Identify Man Shot Dead on Roseville Avenue in Newark
  • RLS Media: BREAKING: Severe Injuries Reported for 7th Avenue Gunshot Victim in Newark
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