In the early morning hours of November 5, 2022, the life of 22-year-old Aziz Ibn Rasheed Bell of Hillside, New Jersey, was tragically cut short. At approximately 3:26 a.m., Irvington police received a 911 call about an unidentified male lying on the ground near Smalley Terrace and Oak Avenue. First responders discovered Bell at the scene, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at 3:49 a.m.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, in conjunction with the Irvington Police Department, is leading the investigation into the fatal shooting. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made in connection with Bell's death.
The investigation into the shooting remains active and ongoing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in the case. Law enforcement has urged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line.
