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A.J. Jones

Case from Newark, NJ dated Jul 05, 2018

Victim Details

A.J. Jones

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2018-07-05

19

A.J.

Jones

06/29/2026

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In the summer of 2018, the life of 19-year-old AJ Jones was tragically cut short on the streets of Newark, New Jersey. On July 5th, the young man was senselessly shot and killed, a victim of the violent crime that periodically plagues the city. His death prompted an immediate and thorough investigation by local law enforcement, who worked diligently to piece together the events of that fateful day and bring those responsible to justice. The news of the young man's death sent ripples of grief thr ...
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  • nj.com: A mother remembers Amazing Joy, killed at age 19. The love 'was beyond any love I’d ever known.’
  • A.J. Jones - 2018 - Perry Funeral Home - Tribute Archive
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