On a Friday evening in Newark, New Jersey, tragedy struck the community when Ralph Harris, a 39-year-old man, was fatally shot. The incident unfolded on September 8, 2023, on the 100-block of Brookdale Avenue. Around 6:43 p.m., Newark police responded to a report of a shooting and discovered Harris outside, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency services transported him to University Hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Ralph Harris was pronounced dead at 8:31 p.m. that same evening. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force has taken charge of the investigation into the fatal shooting.
Born on July 6, 1984, in Orange, New Jersey, Ralph Everett Harris spent his early years there before moving to Newark, where he completed his education at West Side High School. He was known for his love of motorcycles and cars, and his proudest moments were the births of his sons. He was remembered by loved ones for his good sense of humor, outgoing personality, and loving heart. As of the initial reports following the incident, no arrests had been made in connection with his death, and authorities have appealed to the public for any information.
