I loved my brother ! He was a GREAT father and a great friend. Hoping one day the prosecutor could put the stamp on this and get this case closed. Keep us in your hearts and prayers. BSB 5L

I hope they have a suspect in mind at least. Maybe even if they don't want to publicly announce one just in case it will scare them off. I really hope that is it. My prayers are with you and your family.

Roberto Rico A. Acosta was 26 when he was fatally shot in the early hours of July 5, 2023, near the intersection of Jersey and Oliver Streets in Paterson, New Jersey. A lifelong Paterson resident born in the Bronx, he was a devoted father to three children, Alaiya, Carter, and Kali, and an aspiring musician described as a rising star who used music for creative expression.

The shooting also killed a 17-year-old male and wounded three others, who were taken to local hospitals. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains active. Family members held visiting hours on July 13, 2023, with a funeral at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and burial at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Roberto, please come forward and share what you know.