In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Newark, New Jersey, the life of 35-year-old Marquise McLamb was tragically cut short. On June 5, 2021, at approximately 4:24 a.m., police responded to reports of gunfire on the 100 block of Madison Avenue. Upon their arrival, they discovered McLamb suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was a male resident of Newark.
Emergency services transported McLamb to University Hospital.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he was pronounced dead at 5:24 a.m. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, in conjunction with the Newark Police Department, immediately launched an investigation into the fatal shooting.
In the days following the incident, authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for McLamb's death. However, initial reports indicated that no arrests had been made. As of the latest available information, the investigation into the shooting remains active and ongoing, with no suspects having been publicly identified or apprehended in connection with the case.
