In the South Ward of Newark, New Jersey, a life was tragically cut short on May 10, 2025. Keion Alston, a 20-year-old male, was fatally shot near Cotton's Funeral Home at the intersection of Bergen Street and Harding Terrace. The incident unfolded following reports of multiple gunshots in the area, prompting a response from the Newark Police Department.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Keion Alston suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite the immediate dispatch of medical personnel and their subsequent efforts to save him, Alston was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after their arrival. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has taken the lead in the ongoing and active investigation into his death.
According to witness accounts, an argument between Alston and another, yet unidentified, individual preceded the deadly shooting. It is believed by authorities that this confrontation escalated, leading to the fatal gunfire. The person responsible for the shooting fled the scene and has not yet been apprehended. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with this case. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Essex County Prosecutor's tips line to assist in their investigation.
