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RahKeem Aziz Ortiz

Case from Trenton, NJ dated Aug 17, 2020

Victim Details

RahKeem Aziz Ortiz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Trenton

NJ

2020-08-17

29

RahKeem

Aziz Ortiz

08/06/2026

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On a summer afternoon in Trenton, New Jersey, the life of 29-year-old RahKeem Aziz Ortiz was tragically cut short. Known to many by his nickname 'Smilez,' Ortiz was a Hispanic male with a passion for rap music, often sharing his talent on social media platforms. He was a father and was remembered by his family and friends for the love he shared.

The fatal encounter occurred on August 17, 2020, in a public parking lot near South Warren and West Front streets in downtown Trenton. Around 1:4 ...
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  • The Trentonian: Man fatally shot in Trenton's 25th killing of 2020
  • rlsmedia.com: Man Fatally Shot on South Broad Street in Trenton
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