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Ruben Tre Johnson

Case from Burlington, NJ dated Aug 08, 2016

Victim Details

Ruben Tre Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Burlington

NJ

2016-08-08

10

Ruben

Tre Johnson

07/07/2026

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In the quiet suburban neighborhood of Burlington Township, New Jersey, a devastating series of events unfolded, leaving a family shattered and a community in shock. Ten-year-old Ruben 'Tre' Johnson III, a young boy known for riding his bike and playing basketball on his street, became an innocent victim in a tragedy that claimed three lives.

On the evening of August 8, 2016, police were dispatched to the Johnson family home on Sunflower Circle for a wellness check after a concerned relati ...
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