Jarrod Lawson was 16 when he was fatally shot in Newark, New Jersey, on May 16, 2021. The shooting happened on the 500 block of 15th Avenue at about 12:40 a.m. Emergency crews took Lawson to University Hospital in grave condition; he later died at the hospital.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and Newark Police detectives opened an investigation that remains active. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. Officials have asked anyone with information to contact investigators.

If anyone knew Jarrod, saw activity on 15th Avenue that night, or has information that could help, please share what you know with the authorities.