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Jarrod Lawson

Case from Newark, NJ dated May 16, 2021

Victim Details

Jarrod Lawson

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2021-05-16

16

Jarrod

Lawson

06/28/2026

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In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Newark, New Jersey, the life of 16-year-old Jarrod Lawson was tragically cut short. On May 16, 2021, on the 500 block of 15th Avenue, the young man was fatally shot. The incident occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m., shattering the quiet of the neighborhood.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and Lawson was quickly transported to University Hospital in a grave condition. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, he succumbed to his i ...
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  • RLS Media: Gunshot Victim 'Gravely' Injured in Newark West Ward Shooting
  • RLS Media: UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead in Newark
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    I’ve been following the case of Jarrod Lawson, and something that just dawned on me is the impact ... ...Read More
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    Wow, this is truly a gut-wrenching situation for Jarrod's family and the entire Newark community. I ... ...Read More
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