In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Newark, New Jersey, a young man's life was cut short by gunfire. Alpha M. Dumbuya, a 24-year-old male from West Hazelton, Pennsylvania, was shot on September 22, 2019, at approximately 3:28 a.m. in the 600 block of Market Street.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and Dumbuya was quickly transported to University Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead a short time after his arrival.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is leading the investigation into the fatal shooting.
As of the initial reports, no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting. The investigation was described as active and ongoing. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that may lead to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for Alpha Dumbuya's death.
