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James Shaw

Case from Newark, NJ dated Feb 16, 2022

Victim Details

James Shaw

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2022-02-16

25

James

Shaw

06/27/2026

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On a Wednesday afternoon, February 16, 2022, a conversation between friends on a street corner in Newark, New Jersey, turned into a scene of tragedy. James Shaw, a 25-year-old Black / African American male, was talking with two acquaintances at the intersection of Shephard Avenue and Mapes Place when he was approached from behind. The assailant, without warning, fired a single, fatal shot to the back of Shaw's head, causing him to collapse instantly.

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  • RLS Media: UPDATE: 25-Year-Old Man Identified in Deadly Newark Shooting Victim
  • RLS Media: UPDATE: Gunshot Victim Dies in Newark South Ward Shooting
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