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John Gardner

Case from Paulsboro, NJ dated Jun 19, 2016

Victim Details

John Gardner

Male

Black / African American

Paulsboro

NJ

2016-06-19

24

John

Gardner

06/25/2026

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On a grim Father's Day in Paulsboro, New Jersey, the life of 24-year-old John Gardner was cut short by gunfire. The fatal encounter unfolded just after 11 p.m. on June 19, 2016, in front of Gardner's home on Pine Street. Witnesses reported that a vehicle stopped in front of the residence, leading to a verbal altercation between Gardner and the occupant or occupants. The dispute escalated tragically, and Gardner was shot multiple times.

Emergency services transported Gardner to Inspira Hos ...
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  • Gloucester Township, NJ Patch: Young N.J. Dad Shot Several Times, Killed On Father's Day: Prosecutor
  • Courier-Post: UPDATE: Man, 24, killed in Paulsboro shooting
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    I've been thinking a lot about the timing of Darnell L. Samuels' arrest and how it coincided with Jo... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the trial updates for Darnell Samuels? It's been on my mind a lot lat... ...Read More
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