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Kayshawn Sumpter

Case from Paterson, NJ dated Nov 23, 2014

Victim Details

Kayshawn Knuckles Sumpter

Male

Black / African American

Paterson

NJ

2014-11-23

19

Kayshawn

Sumpter

07/09/2026

Case Description

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In the early morning hours of Sunday, November 23, 2014, the life of 19-year-old Kayshawn Sumpter of Paterson, New Jersey, was tragically cut short by gun violence. Around 4 a.m., the sound of gunshots pierced the pre-dawn stillness in the vicinity of 12th Avenue. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered Sumpter lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a local hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead a short time later.
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  • NJ.com: 19-year-old killed in Paterson shooting, 2 other men wounded, police say

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    Has anyone else been deeply affected by the lack of information surrounding Kayshawn's passing? I ca... ...Read More
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