Alfred G. Johnson was 28 when he was shot on August 4, 2018, on the 200 block of Renner Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. Emergency responders transported him to University Hospital, where he died of his wounds. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office took over the investigation.

Authorities publicly identified Johnson as the deceased and conducted scene processing and witness interviews, but initial details about a motive were scarce. Officials said the investigation remained active, yet no suspects or arrests have been announced and no further information about who was responsible has been released.

If anyone remembers the night of August 4, 2018, or has information about activity on Renner Avenue that evening, please come forward.