Jose Colon, 27, was shot and killed on April 6, 2018, in Newark’s North Ward. Around 10:45 p.m. on the 100 block of Parker Street, gunfire was reported; officers found Colon with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at 10:58 p.m. Emergency responders attended the scene but could not save him.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force led the investigation. In the early stages no arrests had been announced and authorities did not release information about any suspects or a motive. The details of what led to the shooting remain under investigation.

If anyone has information about Jose Colon, his movements that night, or saw activity on Parker Street around 10:45 p.m., please share what is known.