Bashir Lateef Peebles, 34, was killed in Newark in the early hours of April 5, 2025. Police were called for reports of gunfire at South 17th Street and Madison Avenue and found Peebles with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 5:40 a.m. He did not have a known permanent address at the time of his death.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force is handling the investigation. Motive has not been established, and no suspects or arrests have been announced. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the shooting.

If anyone saw activity in that area that morning or has information about Bashir Peebles, please share what is known with investigators.