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Christopher Terry

Case from Orange, NJ dated Dec 26, 2016

Victim Details

Christopher Terry

Male

Black / African American

Orange

NJ

2016-12-26

17

Christopher

Terry

06/21/2026

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On a grim Christmas Eve in 2016, the city of Orange, New Jersey, was shaken by a brazen act of gun violence that claimed the life of 17-year-old Christopher Terry. The young man, a resident of Orange, was fatally shot in the afternoon, marking a tragic end to the holiday for his family and the community.

The incident unfolded at approximately 1:20 p.m. in the vicinity of 171 Main Street. Emergency services were called to the scene, but it was too late. Christopher Terry was pronounced dea ...
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  • Legacy.com: Christopher Terry Obituary - Newark, New Jersey | Legacy.com
  • NJ.com: Orange mayor says 17-year-old's killing was gang-related
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