Jersey City mom fatally shot saving son

A Jersey City mother of four gave her life to save one of her children from being shot Saturday.Family members say 36-year-old Damaris Colon was holding a birthday party at her house, laughing with family

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Jan 28, 2007, 7:09 PM

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