On the evening of October 28, 2019, Avent Holston, 27, was fatally shot on the 300 block of West Kinney Street in Newark, New Jersey. Newark police responded to a report of gunfire just before 7 p.m.; Holston was found at the scene and pronounced dead at 7:41 p.m. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and the Newark Police Department opened an investigation and initially appealed to the public for information.

On January 22, 2020, authorities announced the arrest of 26-year-old Hassan S. Shoulars of Newark, who was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with Holston’s death. The investigation was described as active and ongoing, and law enforcement offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of any other individuals involved.

If anyone knew Holston, saw activity on West Kinney Street that evening, or has information about others involved, please share what is known.