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Jerry Wright

Case from Salem, NJ dated Apr 25, 2020

Victim Details

Jerry Wright

Male

Black / African American

Salem

NJ

2020-04-25

60

Jerry

Wright

07/13/2026

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In the spring of 2020, the community of Salem, New Jersey, was shaken by the violent death of a local man. Jerry Wright, a 60-year-old male, was fatally wounded in what authorities have described as a shooting that stemmed from an argument. The incident that led to his untimely death unfolded on an April evening, leaving a palpable sense of loss among those who knew him.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting suggest a dispute that escalated to a fatal confrontation. Wright was shot i ...
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  • nj: Man who was shot in the face after argument dies of injuries
  • nj: More gun violence rocks Salem as man, 60, shot in the face
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