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Amera Hanan Bell

Death by Force
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On a spring day in Newark, New Jersey, the life of 35-year-old mother Amera Hanan Bell was tragically cut short. On May 5, 2014, outside her apartment building in the Bradley Court complex, she was shot multiple times. The initial attack left her paralyzed, and she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.

The investigation into the shooting led to the arrest of Kanem Williamson, who was 22 years old at the time of the incident. It was revealed that Williamson fired a 9mm Ruger handgun at Bel ...Read More
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  • NJ.com: Man convicted for shooting woman who died after being paralyzed in attack
  • Amera Hanan Bell, age 35 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • Victim Details

    Amera Hanan Bell

    Female

    Black / African American

    Newark

    NJ

    2014-05-05

    35

    Amera

    Hanan Bell

    11/19/2025

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