In the early morning hours of January 6, 2023, the life of 33-year-old Khalif McDaniel was cut short by gunfire in Newark, New Jersey. The incident occurred at approximately 12:22 a.m. in the 500 block of South Orange Avenue, near South 20th Street. Newark police officers responded to a report of a shooting and discovered McDaniel at the scene, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency services transported McDaniel to University Hospital for treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he was pronounced dead at 1:24 a.m. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation into the fatal shooting.
As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with Khalif McDaniel's death. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or a potential motive for the shooting. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in their investigation. Calls to the prosecutor's office tips line can be made confidentially.
