Law enforcement identified Elijah Oliver as a gang member from Haverhill, MA.
Police discovered a dead body on Wednesday in Swanton. The victim has been identified, and it is said that he is a gang member. Here is what we know about the incident so far.
Who Was Elijah Oliver From Haverhill, MA?
Elijah Oliver is a man from Haverhill, MA, whose body was discovered in a Swanton residence on Wednesday.
Vermont State Police identified his body later on. According to them, he died of gunshot wounds to the torso. The death was ruled a homicide after an autopsy on Thursday.
UPDATE: @VTStatePolice identify the man found dead in #Swanton as Elijah Oliver, 22, of Haverill, MA. Police say he died of gunshot wounds to the chest & the homicide investigation continues.
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According to the statement from the police, the preliminary inquiry revealed that “this was not a random act.” As a result, they searched the residence where Oliver was found.
Later on Wednesday, they inspected a property on North River Street “to find any witnesses or material that might be pertinent to the case” later on Wednesday. However, the matter is still being investigated, and no arrests have been made.
Elijah Oliver Was Shot And Killed In Swanton
Elijah Oliver was shot and killed in Swanton. He was a member of the Gangsta Disciples gang, known to local law enforcement, as per The Eagle-Tribune.
He was sentenced to two and half years in prison in 2020 for carrying a firearm without a license and resisting arrest in September 2018.
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The court documents showed that he had been in illegal activities countering and running away from police since he was 19 years old. But, since his conviction last time, he had promised to be a useful citizen who would serve the community.
He had stated that he wanted to be there for his mother and siblings. In addition, his attorney claimed that Oliver would move to the Boston area leaving behind everything in Haverhill soon after his release.
Elijah Oliver Was A Gang Member- His Age & Wikipedia Explored
Elijah Oliver, age 22, is not available on Wikipedia. However, he was a member of Gangsta disciples as per his previous police records.
Previously, he promised to leave everything behind and move forward after his release from prison. However, his sudden death has raised several questions for the police.
Thus, police have also suspicion that his past life as a gangster may be a reason for his homicide. Nevertheless, the investigation is going on, and the officials have asked anyone with the information to contact Vermont State Police in St. Albans at 802-524-5993.