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Michael Eargle

Case from Elizabeth, NJ dated Apr 11, 2017

Victim Details

Michael Eargle

Male

Black / African American

Elizabeth

NJ

2017-04-11

28

Michael

Eargle

06/30/2026

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On a spring afternoon, just before 5 p.m. on April 11, 2017, the life of 28-year-old Michael Eargle was tragically cut short. Eargle, a male resident of Elizabeth, New Jersey, was gunned down near the intersection of Lafayette Street and Madison Avenue, only a few blocks from the city's police headquarters. When Elizabeth Police Department patrol units arrived at the 1800 block of Lafayette Street responding to reports of gunfire, they discovered Eargle with multiple gunshot wounds. He was prono ...
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  • NJ.com: Man gunned down in Elizabeth had young son, another child on the way
  • N.J. man found not guilty in killing of former high school football star
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    I’ve been reflecting on how incredibly impactful Michael Eargle was not only as a football player ... ...Read More
    09/26/2024
    It's truly gut-wrenching to think about the impact of Michael Eargle's murder on his community, espe... ...Read More
    09/17/2024
    Did anyone else read about the role Michael Eargle played at the Elizabeth Housing Authority? It's s... ...Read More
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