In the pre-dawn hours of a Thursday morning in Paterson, New Jersey, the life of Marco Bishop was tragically cut short. On May 9, 2019, around 1:32 a.m., police responded to the area of 968 East 25th Street to find the 42-year-old male lying lifeless in the street. He had an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Marco Devon Bishop, who was born in Paterson on June 28, 1977, was known for his kind heart and his love for his family.
He was a hard worker, employed as a cook at Barnyard Catering in Totowa, and found joy in simple pleasures like cooking, coffee, and games of chess. He especially cherished time spent grilling with friends and being with his family, which included his two sisters with whom he lived, four brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. His obituary notes his date of passing as May 16, 2019.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office and the Paterson Police Department have been investigating the homicide. In the immediate aftermath, they appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest. However, to date, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the shooting death of Marco Bishop. His case remains an unsolved homicide, leaving his family and community awaiting justice.
