Dwayne Harrison, 26, was fatally shot on October 23, 2014. A resident of East Orange, he was killed in an incident the Newark Police Department classified as a homicide. Authorities said his death was linked to a broader pattern of shootings and violent crime affecting the area at the time, which added complexity to the investigation.

Investigators identified several people they believed responsible and arrested them. Defendants faced charges including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and unlawful possession of a weapon; the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office led the prosecutions. Trials included testimony and forensic evidence, and several individuals were ultimately convicted and given substantial prison sentences.

If anyone knew Dwayne or has information about the shooting and its aftermath, please share what you know.