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Daniel Louis

Death by Force
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A night of unrest in Elizabeth, New Jersey, tragically ended the life of 26-year-old Daniel Louis of Irvington. In the early morning hours of April 1, 2018, a dispute that began outside of a gentlemen's club on Elizabeth Avenue escalated into violence. A large crowd had assembled when a fight broke out, punctuated by the sound of gunshots fired into the air, scattering the onlookers.

In the ensuing chaos, a number of individuals, including Louis, moved into a parking lot directly across t ...Read More
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  • Elizabeth police exchange shots with group following fatal shooting
  • NJ.com: Gunfire erupts between cops, suspects after man killed in Elizabeth
    • Victim Details

    Daniel Louis

    Male

    Black / African American

    Elizabeth

    NJ

    2018-04-01

    26

    Daniel

    Louis

    11/20/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role of bystanders during incidents like the one that tragicall... ...Read More
    05/12/2024
    Was anyone else deeply disturbed by how quickly the situation escalated outside Exotics Gentlemen’... ...Read More
    02/28/2024
    I came across this case recently, and it’s been really weighing on my mind. One detail I can't wra... ...Read More
    01/01/2024
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