Rashown Blondel

Death by Force

In the winter of 2010, the life of 18-year-old Rashown Blondel was cut short by an act of gun violence in Newark, New Jersey. On the evening of December 21st, Blondel, a young male, was fatally shot in what authorities described as a dispute fueled by a gang turf war.

The incident that led to Blondel's death unfolded amidst a backdrop of ongoing tensions between rival gangs in the city. While the specifics of the altercation remain scarce in public records, the shooting was determined to ...Read More

Newark police say slain 18 year old was gunned down in gang turf war

Rashown Blondel, age 18 - National Gun Violence Memorial