In the city of Paterson, New Jersey, a young man's life was cut tragically short in the days leading up to Christmas. Saddott F. Free, a 22-year-old male known to his friends as S-Dot, was fatally shot on December 20, 2019. A lifelong resident of Paterson, he was a graduate of East Side High School and was employed by Farrar Filler Co. in the city.
He was known for his love of basketball, having played in high school, and for his sense of humor and enjoyment of spending time with his close friends.
The incident that led to his death unfolded in his hometown, a place where he had built his entire life. The shooting left the community searching for answers and grappling with the sudden loss of a young father. He was remembered as a caring father to his daughter, a dutiful son to his mother, and a man with many wonderful plans for his and his daughter's future. His death was a stark reminder of the persistent issue of gun violence.
In the wake of the shooting, an investigation was launched to bring those responsible to justice. The inquiries led to a significant development in the case when authorities made an arrest. A 14-year-old boy was subsequently charged in connection with the shooting death of Saddott Free. The specifics of the motive and the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter have not been detailed in the available information. The arrest of a juvenile suspect added a layer of complexity and sorrow to an already tragic event.
