Tyquane Steed, 29, was fatally shot inside a residence on the 900 block of South 16th Street in Newark on the evening of February 13, 2024. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 9:00 p.m. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation, and no arrests have been reported.

Known to family as Tie, Steed lived in Howell Township and was remembered as a devoted father who loved his children, family-oriented, and passionate about music. He attended Asbury Park Public Schools and later earned a GED, a Certified Home Health Aide license, and a Commercial Driver’s License.

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