In the early morning hours of a cold December day in Paterson, New Jersey, the life of 38-year-old Richard Henry was tragically cut short. On Sunday, December 8, 2019, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the sound of gunfire echoed near 43 Ellison Street, prompting a swift response from local police officers. Upon their arrival, they discovered a grim scene: two men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
One of the victims was Richard Henry, who was found to have succumbed to his injuries and
was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other man, identified as 23-year-old Carlos Munoz, also of Paterson, was transported to St. Joseph's University Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. He was admitted in stable condition.
In the wake of the shooting, the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office and the Paterson Police Department launched an active and ongoing investigation into the incident. 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.
Despite the initial investigation and calls for public assistance, online sources available do not indicate that any arrests have been made in connection with the death of Richard Henry. There is no information available regarding any named suspects or persons of interest in the case. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive behind it remain undisclosed in the publicly available information, leaving the narrative of Richard Henry's final moments tragically incomplete.
