On the evening of October 23, 2017, gunfire broke out on Myrtle Avenue in Irvington, New Jersey, and 45-year-old Israel L. Washington of Newark was struck. The shooting happened at about 8:37 p.m. in front of a residence at 440 Myrtle Avenue. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark but was pronounced dead at 9:45 p.m.; the cause of death was listed as gunshot wounds.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force processed the scene and opened an investigation, and authorities sought information from the public. The investigation is described as active and ongoing, and there have been no public announcements of arrests or of any suspect identities.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or about Israel Washington’s movements on Myrtle Avenue, please come forward to the task force or local law enforcement.