Roger Coleman, known to many as Snap, was fatally shot in Newark’s North Ward on the afternoon of October 14, 2020. The shooting happened about 5 p.m. on the 90’s block of 7th Avenue, a location he was known to frequent. Coleman was a father of three young children, two boys and a girl.

Officers from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, NJIT, and Newark Police responded after reports of shots fired and encountered a large, uncooperative crowd. After securing the scene they found Coleman with gunshot wounds to his head; medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. An individual was detained by NJIT police and a weapon was recovered, though authorities did not immediately confirm a connection to the killing.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office later announced charges against 20-year-old Jose Lopez in connection with Coleman’s murder; Lopez was reportedly wanted in relation to other homicides in Essex County. The motive remains under investigation.

If anyone knew Roger, saw him on 7th Avenue that afternoon, or has information about the shooting, please share what can help the investigation.