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Donnell Gillespie

Case from Newark, NJ dated Aug 31, 2022

Victim Details

Donnell Gillespie

Male

Newark

NJ

2022-08-31

31

Donnell

Gillespie

06/29/2026

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Donnell Gillespie, a 31-year-old male, was fatally shot in Newark, New Jersey, on August 31, 2022. The incident occurred around noon on the 1000 block of Lyons Avenue, where Newark police discovered Gillespie suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after, at 12:18 p.m.

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, in conjunction with the Newark Police Department, is leading the investigation into the shooting. At this time, the i ...
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  • Donnell T. Gillespie Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
  • RLS Media: UPDATE: 31-Year-Old Man Killed in Newark South Ward Shooting
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