Donnell Gillespie, a 31-year-old male, was fatally shot in Newark, New Jersey, on August 31, 2022. The incident occurred around noon on the 1000 block of Lyons Avenue, where Newark police discovered Gillespie suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after, at 12:18 p.m.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, in conjunction with the Newark Police Department, is leading the investigation into the shooting.
At this time, the investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection with the fatal shooting of Donnell Gillespie, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
Officials have encouraged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line to assist in the ongoing investigation.
