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Rajahn Alston

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of a Sunday in September 2019, tragedy struck in Paterson, New Jersey, forever altering the lives of one family. Rajahn Alston, a male resident of the city, was shot and killed in a violent encounter that also left another man wounded. The incident unfolded around 4 a.m. in the 300 block of 12th Avenue, where police responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found both Alston and a 35-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.

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    Victim Details

    Rajahn Alston

    Male

    Black / African American

    Paterson

    NJ

    2019-09-22

    36

    Rajahn

    Alston

    11/17/2025

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