Kawiiy Banks, 26, of Irvington, was fatally shot in Newark on June 12, 2018. At about 11:32 p.m. on South 6th Street and 11th Avenue, gunfire struck Banks; he was taken to University Hospital but was pronounced dead at 1:50 a.m. on June 13, 2018. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and Newark Police detectives opened an investigation and characterized the case as active and ongoing.

In the days and years after the shooting there have been no public announcements identifying suspects or reporting arrests in connection with his death. The case remains open and the family continues to wait for answers.

If anyone has information that could help identify those responsible, please come forward.