In the early morning hours of August 27, 2017, the life of 22-year-old Davon Owens was tragically cut short on a street in his hometown of Paterson, New Jersey. Gunshots echoed near the intersection of North Main and Jefferson streets shortly after 2 a.m., prompting a police response. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Owens, a young male, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite the immediate attention of law enforcement and emergency services, Davon Owens succumbed to his injuries
at the scene. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office and the Paterson Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the shooting. In the immediate aftermath, authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for this violent act.
At the time, law enforcement officials announced that they were actively searching for a killer but did not release a detailed description of any suspect or suspects. Information regarding any arrests or the identification of any individuals connected to the death of Davon Owens has not been made publicly available. The case was one of several shootings that occurred in Paterson that weekend, leaving the community unsettled.
