Statement on Albert Mersier
Newark Police notes on the fatal shooting of Albert Mersier, Jr. describing witness testimony of John Patrick White and Mersier’s father. — Credit: Junius Williams Papers
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Ann Moody Deposition on Albert Mersier
Deposition of 14-year-old Ann Moody before the Essex County Grand Jury, in which she describes the police presence at the Chesnut Grille the night of July 15, 1967. — Credit: Newark Public Library
Death Certificate of Albert Mersier
Copy of the Death Certificate for Albert Mersier, issued by the City Of Newark’s Bureau of Vital Statistics. The certificate attributes the immediate cause of death to “homicide by shooting; bullet wound of back.” — Credit: Newark Public Library
John Patrick White Deposition on Albert Mersier
Deposition of 20-year-old John Patrick White before the Essex County Grand Jury, in which he describes the fatal shooting of Albert Mersier, Jr. by the Newark Police. White alleges that one police officer yelled “shoot them, shoot them, kill them all,” which prompted White and Mersier to run. — Credit: Newark Public Library
Ruth Moody Deposition on Albert Mersier
Deposition of Mrs. Ruth Moody before the Essex County Grand Jury, in which she describes witnessing four police officers pursuing an unarmed Albert Mersier and firing seven-to-eight shots at him. — Credit: Newark Public Library
