Dennis M. Brooks, 25, was fatally shot on the evening of January 28, 2015, on Osborne Terrace in Newark’s South Ward. He was taken to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 8:09 p.m. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark Police opened a joint homicide investigation; initially no suspect was publicly identified and authorities asked the public for information.

Investigators later named Dennis M. Cunningham in connection with the robbery and shooting and filed charges including murder and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Cunningham subsequently eluded capture, federal authorities issued a warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, and the FBI joined the search, describing him as armed and dangerous. The case remains unresolved and the community continues to seek answers.

If anyone knew Dennis Brooks, saw activity on Osborne Terrace that night, or has information about Cunningham’s whereabouts, please come forward.