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Paul Boykins

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a summer evening in Newark, New Jersey, the life of Paul L. Boykins, a 34-year-old male, was abruptly cut short by gunfire. The fatal incident occurred on Friday, August 9, 2019, in the vicinity of 50 North 5th Street. In the moments that followed the shooting, emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene. Boykins, critically injured, was rushed to University Hospital for emergency medical treatment.

Despite the efforts of the medical staff, Boykins succumbed to his injuries ...Read More
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  • rlsmedia.com: Essex Prosecutor Identifies 34-Year-Old Man Shot Dead in Newark
  • nj.com: Officials identify victim in fatal Newark shooting
    • Victim Details

    Paul L. Boykins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Newark

    NJ

    2019-08-09

    34

    Paul

    Boykins

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been following the recent spike in violence in Newark? The tragic loss of Paul Boyki... ...Read More
    03/27/2024
    Has anyone else been following the pattern of increased violence in Newark, especially in the last c... ...Read More
    12/22/2023
    I've been following the discussions about the tragic loss of Paul Boykins, and my heart goes out to ... ...Read More
    01/31/2023
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