On a Sunday night in early October 2019, 22-year-old Amir S. Pyron of Passaic, New Jersey, was found bleeding on the sidewalk at the intersection of Passaic Street and 5th Street after a call reporting shots fired at about 9:33 p.m. Police discovered Pyron with apparent gunshot wounds; he was taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for emergency surgery and was pronounced dead in the early hours of the next morning.

Born in Passaic, Pyron graduated from the HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences with a certificate in Labor and Construction. He was described as knowledgeable in computers, mechanics, and home repairs and is survived by his parents, siblings, and grandparents.

The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office and the Passaic Police Department opened an active investigation and asked the public for any information. At the time of initial reports no specific suspects were in custody; no arrests or identifications of suspects have been reported in the years since. If anyone knew Amir or saw activity near Passaic Street and 5th Street that night, can you share what you remember?