Jason Caudle, a 20-year-old father of two, was shot and killed in Irvington, New Jersey, on August 8, 2019, after stepping in to mediate a neighborhood dispute. Caudle was unarmed and, according to his mother, had no personal conflict with 39-year-old neighbor Kaizen Crossen; he was trying to encourage a peaceful resolution when the situation turned deadly.

The shooting occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on the 300 block of Myrtle Avenue. Crossen allegedly opened fire with a rifle, striking Caudle. When police arrived, Crossen—reportedly wearing body armor and armed with a rifle, an additional firearm, and a large quantity of ammunition—engaged officers. Three officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the ensuing shootout.

Both Caudle and Crossen were taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. The state Attorney General’s Office took over the investigation because police were involved in Crossen’s death. If anyone knew Jason, his movements that morning, or the escalating dispute on Myrtle Avenue, please share what was seen or heard.