Rickey Elliott, 52, of Newark, New Jersey, died from gunshot wounds on Sunday, September 13, 2015. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is described as ongoing.

Known as Minister Rickey, he was a husband, son, brother and a stepfather; his family held a memorial service on September 18, 2015, at Cotton’s Funeral Home in Jersey City. He is survived by his wife, mother and several siblings. If anyone has information about the circumstances of the shooting or remembers seeing Rickey around Newark in mid-September 2015, please share what you know.