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Jamil Thompson

Case from Newark, NJ dated Oct 31, 2018

Victim Details

Jamil Thompson

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2018-10-31

23

Jamil

Thompson

06/26/2026

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In the South Ward of Newark, New Jersey, the life of 23-year-old Jamil Thompson was tragically cut short on October 31, 2018. The young man was gunned down in an act of violence that sent shockwaves through the community. The incident was one of two unrelated fatal shootings that occurred in the city within a span of less than five hours, marking a grim period for Newark.

Reports from the time indicate that the shooting happened in the afternoon. Following the sound of gunfire, a male vic ...
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  • NJ.com: 2 killed in unrelated shootings less than 5 hours apart
  • rlsmedia.com: Male Shot, Killed in Newark's South Ward; Gunman Speeds from Scene in Car

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