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DaJour Riley

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late morning of March 28, 2017, tragedy struck in Jersey City, New Jersey, forever altering the lives of those connected to 19-year-old DaJour Riley. A young man, identified as a Black male, was fatally shot while inside a vehicle at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Union Street. The brazen daytime shooting occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m., shattering the normalcy of the neighborhood with the sound of gunfire.

Following the shooting, Riley, who had sustained multiple gun ...Read More
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  • NJ.com: Charges announced for 2 men in Jersey City fatal shooting
  • NJ.com: 1 arrested, another sought in Jersey City daytime murder
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    Victim Details

    DaJour Riley

    Male

    Black / African American

    Jersey City

    NJ

    2017-03-28

    19

    DaJour

    Riley

    11/20/2025

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