Devion Wilson, a 24-year-old Black man, was found with a fatal gunshot wound on the evening of January 21, 2017, in the 200 block of Avon Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office reported the shooting time as 5:59 p.m.; despite efforts to save him he was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:24 p.m. The death was ruled a homicide and an investigation was opened.

No suspects or arrests have been publicly identified and the motive has not been disclosed. The investigation is being treated as active and authorities have asked the public for information that could help lead to a breakthrough.

If anyone knew Devion or saw activity in the 200 block of Avon Avenue on January 21, 2017, please come forward with information.