In the South Ward of Newark, a grim discovery was made on the night of Thursday, March 21, 2024. Behind a dumpster near the bleachers of Shabazz High School Stadium, the body of 42-year-old Akmid Shadee Sutton was found. He had been fatally shot, marking another life lost to gun violence in the city. The incident prompted a swift response from local law enforcement, who were initially called to the area to investigate reports of suspicious activity.
Upon their arrival, officers secured
the scene, and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office took the lead in the homicide investigation. Emergency services were unable to save Sutton, and he was pronounced dead at the location. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death was immediately active and ongoing.
In the days that followed, authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an understanding of the events that transpired that night. However, no immediate arrests were made in connection with the shooting. The community was left with questions as investigators worked to piece together the final moments of Akmid Shadee Sutton's life and to identify those responsible for his death. His funeral arrangements were handled by the Al Firdous Funeral Home in nearby Irvington.
