Frankie Fields, 30, was fatally shot on March 7, 2022, on the 300 block of 10th Street in Newark’s West Ward. Two other men were also struck and taken with Fields to University Hospital; Fields was pronounced dead there at 1:54 p.m. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and Newark detectives opened an investigation into the shooting.

Authorities later arrested 36-year-old Deandre Smith of Newark in connection with the killing. Smith was charged with first-degree murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a firearm for an illegal purpose, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Both Fields and the accused lived in Newark. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about what happened that afternoon, please share tips with investigators.