New Jersey shooting killed 10-year-old Elijah Rodriguez

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A 10-year-old boy, Elijah Rodriguez, was fatally shot in his Washington Township, New Jersey home earlier this week, sparking community grief. Police found Elijah unresponsive at his home on Tuesday afternoon; he was pronounced dead at the scene. A GoFundMe has raised over $35,000 for his family, who confirmed his identity. Authorities are investigating the shooting, which occurred approximately 15 miles from Philadelphia. Elijah was a student at Birches Elementary School and is survived by his parents and two sisters.


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