A 22-year-old man was fatally shot in Newark’s South Ward on the afternoon of November 18, 2024. Ahmid Yasim Nijee Richardson was near the 100 block of Renner Avenue by Bergen Street when multiple gunshots were heard and a ShotSpotter activation notified police at about 5 p.m. Officers found Richardson unconscious and unresponsive with severe gunshot wounds. Emergency responders performed CPR and transported him to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is leading the homicide investigation. Detectives canvassed the area for evidence and potential additional victims; no arrests have been announced and authorities have not identified suspects or a motive. If anyone saw what happened or has information about Richardson that could help the investigation, please contact the lead investigators.