In the early hours of a Monday morning in Paterson, New Jersey, the life of 23-year-old Salomon Bens Bertha was tragically cut short. On June 8, 2020, just after midnight, the sound of gunfire shattered the quiet of a building on 12th Avenue. Responding to reports of shots fired, police arrived to a grim scene where they discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds.
Salomon Bens Bertha, a male, was found with fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alongside him was another young man, Robinson Guzman, who was 20 years old at the time. Guzman had also been shot but survived the attack. He was quickly transported to St. Joseph's University Medical Center for treatment and was later released.
The investigation into the shooting was immediately launched by the Paterson Police Detective Bureau and the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the apprehension of those responsible for Salomon's death and the wounding of his companion. Despite their efforts and public appeals for witnesses to come forward, the trail for suspects grew cold.
As time has passed, the case of Salomon Bens Bertha's murder remains unresolved. There has been no public announcement of any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the shooting. The motive behind the violent encounter that ended a young man's life and injured another remains unclear, leaving a painful void for a grieving family and a community still seeking answers. The investigation into this tragic event is ongoing.
