An 18-year-old male, Ishmail Anthony, was fatally shot in Newark, New Jersey, on the evening of Thursday, February 22, 2018. The incident occurred on South 19th Street, where he was found with a gunshot wound. Emergency services transported him to a local hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries. At the time of his death, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and the Newark Police Department were jointly investigating the shooting, and they urged anyone with
information to come forward.
Born on June 26, 1999, Ishmail was a member of a Muslim family and was known by friends and family for his love of basketball. He had attended both Weequahic High School and the Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark. His death was felt deeply within the community, with many remembering him as a popular and outgoing young man.
Despite the initial investigation and calls for public assistance, online sources and official press releases available in the years following the incident do not contain information regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the shooting death of Ishmail Anthony. His case is not publicly listed as solved, and details about a potential motive or the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been released.
