On the night of July 12, 2015, 20-year-old Brent Williams of East Orange was found inside a car at Huntington Terrace and Lehigh Avenue in Newark after a reported shooting. Police arrived about 10:49 p.m.; emergency crews took Williams and another 20-year-old male to University Hospital. The other victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries; Brent Williams was pronounced dead at 11:17 p.m.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force opened an investigation and asked the public for information. Initial reports said investigators had not yet determined a motive, no suspects had been identified, and no arrests had been announced. The case remained active and under review.

If anyone was in the area that night or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.