An 18-year-old named Nazier Taylor died after being shot late on Christmas Day, 2021. A car arrived at East Orange General Hospital on the evening of December 25 and left Nazier at the entrance with a gunshot wound; he was later moved to University Hospital in Newark. He was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. on December 28, 2021.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, working with Newark Police detectives, says the preliminary investigation indicates the shooting occurred on Columbia Avenue in Newark. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been announced, no suspects have been publicly identified, and the investigation remains active. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the prosecutor’s office tips line.

If anyone knew Nazier or has information about the shooting on Columbia Avenue, please come forward to assist the investigation.