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Eric Jones

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the autumn of 2017, the life of 25-year-old Eric Jones, a male resident of Newark, New Jersey, was tragically cut short. On an October evening, Jones was at the entrance of the Grace West Manor Affordable Senior Living Apartment building on Irvine Turner Boulevard when he was shot multiple times. The shooting occurred at approximately 7:13 p.m. There are conflicting reports regarding the exact date of his death, with some sources stating it was October 10, 2017, while others report it as Octo ...Read More
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  • NJ.com: Separate shootings leave 2 dead in Newark
  • UPDATE: Person of Interest Sought for 2017 Newark Homicide
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    Victim Details

    Eric Jones

    Male

    Black / African American

    Newark

    NJ

    2017-10-17

    25

    Eric

    Jones

    11/19/2025

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