Brielle Alston, a 31-year-old Black woman from Newark, was fatally shot late on the night of Sunday, July 28, 2024, near 4th Avenue and North 12th Street. Police were called about 11:23 p.m.; she was found with gunshot wounds, taken to University Hospital, and pronounced dead at 1:20 a.m. on July 29. The intersection became the focus of a homicide investigation, with detectives documenting the scene and canvassing for witnesses.

Authorities publicly identified Alston as the victim the next day and appealed for information. Investigators arrested 28-year-old Tyheed Harris, described as Alston’s first cousin, after a brief search and charged him with murder and related offenses; prosecutors allege he shot her and then fled. Reports mentioned investigators were looking into whether an unknown substance was involved, but officials did not confirm that and no clear motive has been publicly established. Funeral arrangements at Cotton’s Funeral Home were announced and memorials have appeared online.

Were you in the area that night or do you have information about what brought Brielle to that corner late on July 28?