In the late hours of a cold Tuesday evening, just before midnight on December 1, 2020, the life of 27-year-old Robert Angel Figueroa was tragically cut short. A Hispanic male from Newark, New Jersey, he was on the 100-block of Mt. Pleasant Avenue when gunfire erupted. The violence of that moment left him with fatal injuries, and he was pronounced dead at the scene in the early minutes of the following day, December 2, 2020, at approximately 12:09 a.m.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office
Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, immediately launched an investigation into the fatal shooting. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an understanding of the events that transpired that night and help bring those responsible to justice. A tips line was established for individuals to come forward with any knowledge of the incident, with the assurance that all calls would be kept confidential.
Despite the ongoing efforts of law enforcement, the case remains unresolved. In the days and weeks that followed the shooting, no arrests were made, and no suspects were publicly identified in connection with the death of Robert Angel Figueroa. The investigation was described as active and ongoing, leaving a community to mourn and await answers. The circumstances surrounding his death left a lasting impact, a somber reminder of the persistent issue of gun violence within the city.
