Isaac D. Brown, 40, known in Newark as Sir Isaac and The Karaoke King, was fatally shot near 60 Norwood Avenue in the early morning hours of February 2, 2017. The shooting happened at about 8:20 a.m.; he was pronounced dead at the scene less than twenty minutes later. Brown was a well-known local entertainer in Essex County and the father of a one-month-old daughter at the time of his death.

The Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force opened a joint investigation that has remained unsolved. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. The investigation is described as active, and authorities continue to seek information that could lead to a breakthrough.

If anyone knew Isaac, saw activity near 60 Norwood Avenue that morning, or has information that could help, please come forward to investigators.