Gregory Scott, 27, was fatally shot on the 100 block of Lehigh Avenue in Newark on the night of August 2, 2022. Newark police say officers arrived about 11:17 p.m. and found Scott suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center but was pronounced dead at 11:40 p.m.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and Newark Police detectives opened an investigation. Immediate reports after the shooting said no arrests had been announced and authorities asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Gregory, please share tips with the investigating agencies.