In the late hours of a spring evening in Plainfield, New Jersey, the life of 27-year-old Anthony Henry, a male resident of the city, was tragically cut short. On Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to reports of gunfire in the 1000 block of East Second Street. Upon arrival, they discovered Henry suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders transported him to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Anthony Henry succumbed to his injuries two days later, on the afternoon of Thursday, May 4, 2017. His death marked the city's third homicide of the year.
In the wake of the fatal shooting, the Union County Prosecutor's Office launched a joint investigation with several other law enforcement agencies, including the Plainfield Police Division. Authorities actively sought information from the public, with the Union County Crime Stoppers offering a substantial reward of up to $10,000 for any information that would lead to an arrest and indictment in the case.
As the investigation progressed, authorities released video footage to the public showing a vehicle believed to be connected to the shooting. The car was described as a dark red, four-door Honda Civic. The video clips captured multiple muzzle flashes coming from the front passenger-side window of the vehicle before it quickly sped away from the scene. Despite these efforts to identify those responsible, information regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the murder of Anthony Henry has not been publicly released. The case remains an active investigation.
