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Juan Cabrera

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the night of September 8, 2012, a burst of gunfire shattered the peace on Garside Street in Newark, New Jersey. Responding to reports of shots fired at approximately 10:25 p.m., police officers arrived to find a young man suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as 17-year-old Juan Cabrera, a resident of Newark. He was rushed to University Hospital, but his injuries proved to be too severe. Just before midnight, the teenage male was pronounced dead, leaving a family and a comm ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Juan Cabrera

    Male

    Black / African American

    Newark

    NJ

    2012-09-09

    17

    Juan

    Cabrera

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following Juan Cabrera's case, and it's really hard not to feel a deep sense of urgency fo... ...Read More
    05/31/2024
    It's been over a decade since Juan Cabrera lost his life on that tragic September night in 2012, and... ...Read More
    12/03/2023
    I still think about Juan Cabrera and his family. Losing a loved one, especially in such a sudden, vi... ...Read More
    08/10/2023
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