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Justin Trnka
Status: ARREST_MADE
City: Newark
State: Delaware
County: New Castle County
Date of birth: December 28, 1989
Date of death: March 17, 2009
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian/White
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: March
LEA: Delaware State Police, Newark, Delaware
Case Description
***UPDATE*** On April 24, 2023, 31-year-old Ricardo J. Vega was indicted on two counts of Murder 1st Degree for the killing of 19-year-old Justin Trnka. Trnka, also of Newark, was killed during an armed robbery on March 17, 2009.
Justin Trnka, 19, was shot to death inside his car late on March 17, 2009, according to police.
On April 24, 2023, prosecutors secured an indictment against Ricardo J. Vega, 31, of Newark. Vega was arrested two days later and booked on a first-degree murder charge.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Delaware State Police at (302) 739-5939. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
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