On the evening of March 7, 2024, Moses Jalil Cyrano Green, a 22-year-old Black male, was found with a gunshot wound on the 400 block of 14th Avenue in Newark’s West Ward shortly before 7 p.m. Emergency responders took him to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:26 p.m. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force and the Newark Police Task Force are leading the investigation.

The West Ward community, described in reports as familiar with violence, has voiced frustration and a demand for justice. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspect or suspects, and no arrests have been announced. The investigation is active and police have asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Moses, saw activity on 14th Avenue that evening, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the investigating agencies.