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Javon Murray

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of July 21, 2016, the life of 28-year-old Javon Murray was tragically cut short on a street in Jersey City. At approximately 2:45 a.m., Murray was discovered on Clinton Avenue, having sustained a single, fatal gunshot wound. The bullet entered the back of his neck and exited through his cheek. He was pronounced dead at the scene just five minutes after being found.

Authorities from the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into the shooting ...Read More
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  • The Jersey Journal: JAVON JAMES MURRAY's Obituary on The Jersey Journal
  • NJ.com: Jersey City felon charged with fatally shooting man in the neck
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    Victim Details

    Javon Murray

    Male

    Black / African American

    Jersey City

    NJ

    2016-07-21

    28

    Javon

    Murray

    11/20/2025

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