On a Sunday night in early October 2019, the life of a young man from Passaic, New Jersey, was tragically cut short. Amir S. Pyron, a 22-year-old male, was found bleeding on the sidewalk at the intersection of Passaic Street and 5th Street. The call reporting shots fired came in at approximately 9:33 p.m., and upon their arrival, police officers discovered Pyron with apparent gunshot wounds. He was rushed to St.
Joseph's University Medical Center for emergency surgery, but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead in the early hours of the following morning.
Amir, who was born in Passaic, was a graduate of the HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences, where he earned a certificate in Labor and Construction. He was known to be knowledgeable in computers, mechanics, and home repairs. His death left behind a large family, including his parents, siblings, and grandparents.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office and the Passaic Police Department launched an active and ongoing investigation. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that could help in their investigation, asking potential witnesses or anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. At the time of the initial reports, it was stated that no specific suspects were in custody. Despite the appeals for information and the ongoing investigation, details regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the shooting death of Amir Pyron have not been made publicly available in the years that have followed.
