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Edward Nortrup

Case from Matawan, NJ dated Jan 19, 2020

Victim Details

Edward Nortrup

Male

White / Caucasian

Matawan

NJ

2020-01-19

39

Edward

Nortrup

07/20/2026

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In the quiet borough of Matawan, New Jersey, a January afternoon took a tragic turn, leaving a community in mourning and a family shattered. On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Edward Nortrup, a 39-year-old male, was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Broad Street. The events that unfolded in the moments following the crash were both shocking and heartbreaking, culminating in the untimely death of a respected police officer. The incident did not involve any other individuals, and as such, there w ...
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  • Asbury Park Press: Roselle Park cop ID'ed after Matawan crash, fatal self-inflicted gunshot
  • TAPinto: Roselle Park Police Officer Involved in Crash Shoots Himself in Head Sunday
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    I’ve been following the case of Edward Nortrup and remain deeply saddened by the circumstances sur... ...Read More
    05/11/2024
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    09/28/2023
    I've been following Officer Edward Nortrup's story, and it just makes you think about the weight our... ...Read More
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