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Andre Isiah Motley

Case from Newark, NJ dated Mar 11, 1995

Victim Details

Corrections Andre Isiah Motley

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

1995-03-11

25

Andre

Isiah Motley

07/05/2026

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Andre Isiah Motley, a 25-year-old male, was a corrections officer with the Essex County Department of Corrections. Tragically, his life was cut short on March 11, 1995, in Newark, New Jersey. The incident occurred when Motley intervened in a dispute between rival gangs on Wainwright Street. Caught in the crossfire, he was struck by a single gunshot to the back of the head. His death came just one day after the birth of his daughter, leaving behind his newborn child, fiancée, parents, and siblin ...
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    I can't stop thinking about the bravery Officer Isiah Motley showed that day on Wainwright Street. I... ...Read More
    05/17/2024
    Living in Newark during the '90s, I remember the chatter and fear surrounding gang disputes. Officer... ...Read More
    03/03/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about Officer Motley and how cruelly life can change in an instant. It’s ... ...Read More
    01/25/2024
    I was revisiting the case of Officer Isiah Motley recently, and something that stood out to me was t... ...Read More
    01/22/2024
    I recently stumbled upon the tragic story of Officer Andre Motley, and I can't shake the mix of emot... ...Read More
    09/08/2023
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