Raheem Ards, 38, was killed by gunfire in Newark, New Jersey; his death is recorded as July 4, 2016, with the fatal shooting noted on July 1, 2016, suggesting he survived for some time after being wounded.

He is survived by his son Jaheim Ards and his grandmother Dorothy Ards, along with other relatives and friends. Very little else about the case appears in accessible records.

If anyone knew Raheem, his movements that week, or has information about the shooting, please come forward with what you know.