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Jaquise Melvin

Case from Trenton, NJ dated Oct 10, 2020

Victim Details

Jaquise Melvin

Male

Black / African American

Trenton

NJ

2020-10-10

26

Jaquise

Melvin

07/06/2026

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In the city of Trenton, New Jersey, the life of 26-year-old Jaquise Melvin was tragically cut short on the night of October 10, 2020. That evening, the streets of the city became the backdrop for an act of violence that would end in his death. He was a male who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, succumbing to fatal injuries from gunfire.

The specific circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear from public reports. What is known is that the incident was one of se ...
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    In reading about Jaquise Melvin's case, I can’t help but think about the ripple effects this kind ... ...Read More
    12/26/2024
    Has anyone had a chance to dive into the part of the investigation where the community's role comes ... ...Read More
    08/23/2024
    It's so frustrating to know that another young life has been lost in Trenton and yet here we are sti... ...Read More
    06/04/2024
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