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Jennifer Trejo

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet early morning hours of July 17, 2018, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, a devastating tragedy unfolded that would claim the life of 9-year-old Jennifer Trejo. While sleeping soundly in her bed on Church Street, a stray bullet pierced through the rear wall of her family's home and struck her. The shooting, which occurred around 12:30 a.m., originated from a block away near Elmer and Walnut streets. Her parents, in a frantic effort to save her, rushed her to a nearby hospital, but she was pro ...Read More
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  • NJ.com: 9-year-old girl killed in her bed by stray bullet fired outside her home
  • West Deptford, NJ Patch: 9-Year-Old Bridgeton Girl Killed By Stray Bullet: Prosecutor
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    Victim Details

    Jennifer Trejo

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Bridgeton

    NJ

    2018-07-17

    9

    Jennifer

    Trejo

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I just wanted to share some thoughts about something that's really been on my mind ... ...Read More
    09/01/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how Jennifer's father, Ruben Alberto Trejo-Mota, must be feeling. His li... ...Read More
    04/10/2024
    I was thinking about Jennifer Trejo's case today and specifically about the role of the prosecution ... ...Read More
    06/23/2023
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