In the early hours of a Tuesday in Paterson, New Jersey, the life of 25-year-old Shakeem Ricks, a male resident of the city, was cut short by gunfire. On February 18, 2020, at approximately 1:33 a.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the area of 207 12th Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered a crime scene but no victim.
Shortly thereafter, Ricks arrived at St. Joseph's University Medical Center in a private vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. His death marked the second homicide in Paterson for the year 2020. At the time, authorities announced that the investigation into the shooting was active and ongoing.
In the days and years that have followed the death of Shakeem Ricks, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with his murder. Officials have not released any information identifying a suspect or suspects in the fatal shooting. The case remains an open investigation, with law enforcement continuing to seek information from the public to bring closure to the violent end of a young man's life on a city street.
