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Darrell McCoy

Case from Linden, NJ dated Oct 05, 2020

Victim Details

Darrell Q. McCoy

Male

Black / African American

Linden

NJ

2020-10-05

38

Darrell

McCoy

06/27/2026

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In the early afternoon of a Monday in Linden, New Jersey, the life of 38-year-old Darrell Q. McCoy was tragically cut short. On October 5, 2020, shortly after 12:45 p.m., members of the Linden Police Department were dispatched to the 1200 block of Essex Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered McCoy outside his residence, suffering from a serious injury.

Emergency services transported McCoy to Trinitas Regional Medical Center in nearby Elizabeth. Despite ...
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  • rlsmedia.com: UPDATE: Man Shot Dead on Street in Linden
  • 38-year-old man killed in Union County shooting - NJ.com

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    I've been thinking about Darrell's case and the impact that his loss has undoubtedly had on his love... ...Read More
    11/01/2024
    I've been following Darrell McCoy's case closely, and something that really struck me was the commun... ...Read More
    09/05/2023
    It's incredibly distressing to hear about the way Darrell Q. McCoy's life ended. I've been thinking ... ...Read More
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