Shaquan Breedlove, 31, was shot on the 200 block of Seymour Avenue in Newark on the night of May 18, 2021. Emergency crews arrived after gunfire was reported around 11:49 p.m.; he was taken to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 2:11 a.m. on May 19, 2021. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and the Newark Police Department opened an active investigation into the fatal shooting.

No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. Born March 24, 1990, Shaquan — known as Quannie — graduated from Malcolm X Shabazz High School and worked at several employers including Newark Waste Management Co., Toys R Us, and Marshals, where he was a store manager. He enjoyed basketball and football and valued time with his family, especially his niece and nephew.

If anyone saw activity on Seymour Avenue that night or has information about this shooting, please share what is known.