On a summer evening in Newark, New Jersey, the life of Wendell D. Lee was tragically cut short. On Monday, July 9, 2018, the 40-year-old man was in the 100 block of Boyd Street when he was shot at approximately 6:00 p.m. Emergency medical services arrived at the scene and quickly transported him to University Hospital in the hopes of saving his life. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at 6:37 p.m.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, immediately launched an investigation into the fatal shooting. In the days following the incident, authorities publicly identified Wendell D. Lee as the victim and appealed to the community for any information that might lead to an arrest. However, there were no immediate reports of suspects or arrests in connection with the shooting.
The investigation was described as active and ongoing.
Wendell was born on February 12, 1978, and was a resident of New Jersey at the time of his passing. He was known to some by the nicknames 'NA' or 'Mac.' As of the latest available online reports, there has been no further public information released regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in the homicide of Wendell D. Lee. The case remains an open investigation, and authorities have encouraged anyone with information to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line.
