Jihad Nasir Rivers was 21 when he was killed in Irvington, New Jersey, on July 29, 2003. Authorities describe his death as a homicide and investigators have said the killing may have been retaliation for a recent slaying in the upper Irvington area.

Local detectives conducted a lengthy investigation and interviewed several persons of interest, but the probe was hindered by limited physical evidence and witnesses who were reluctant to cooperate. There were some arrests on charges related to the case, yet no definitive resolution has been reached and the investigation remains open.

Anyone who knew Jihad, witnessed activity in upper Irvington around late July 2003, or has information that could move the case forward is urged to come forward.