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Isaiah T. Peterson

Death by Force
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In the spring of 2016, a life was tragically cut short in East Orange, New Jersey. Isaiah T. Peterson, a 27-year-old Black / African American male from the neighboring community of South Orange, was fatally shot on the evening of Thursday, April 21, 2016. The incident occurred around 7:19 p.m. in the vicinity of McKay Avenue and Ayr Street. Despite being rushed to University Hospital, Peterson succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 9:59 p.m.

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  • TAPinto: South Orange Man is Homicide Victim in East Orange
  • NJ.com: 27-year-old man killed in East Orange shooting
    • Victim Details

    Isaiah T. Peterson

    Male

    Black / African American

    East Orange

    NJ

    2016-04-21

    27

    Isaiah

    T. Peterson

    11/17/2025

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