Murad Loyal, 44, a Florham Park resident, was fatally shot on the 100 block of Weequahic Avenue in Newark on June 21, 2023. Police responded around 10:33 a.m. and found Loyal suffering multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 11:14 a.m.

Investigators recovered six shell casings at the scene, suggesting a semi-automatic weapon was used. Surveillance from a nearby business reportedly shows a man in dark clothing approach Loyal near a dark-colored Mercedes-Benz, fire a handgun, then flee. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is handling the investigation. No arrests or public identifications of suspects have been announced and no motive has been released.

If anyone saw activity on Weequahic Avenue that morning or recognizes the person in the surveillance footage, please contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line.