Shannon D. Seawright was killed in Newark, New Jersey, on April 13, 2016. He was 30 years old and described as Black/African American male. Authorities identified his death as a fatal shooting and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, working with the Newark Police Department, opened an investigation.

The case remains open and unresolved, and law enforcement continues to seek information that could help identify those responsible.

If anyone knew Shannon or has information about his shooting, please come forward to help bring answers to his family and the community.