In the late hours of a Tuesday night in East Orange, New Jersey, the life of Jermaine Maddox, a 35-year-old man, was tragically cut short. On January 31, 2017, at approximately 11:03 p.m., Maddox was fatally shot in the 200 block of North Arlington Avenue. The incident prompted an immediate response from law enforcement, with the East Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force launching a joint investigation into the homicide.
Known
to his loved ones as 'Maine,' Jermaine Maddox was born on February 5, 1981. He was a father to four children: Day'Najah Payne, Jermaine Maddox Jr., Fuquan Maddox, and Jerniyah Maddox. Described as a social and funny man, he had spent his life in the Newark area and attended West Side High School. For five years, he was an employee at Alben Lends Inc. His death left behind a large family, including his parents, siblings, and his partner, Tammy.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, authorities announced that the investigation was active and ongoing. Despite their efforts, no arrests were made, and no suspects were publicly identified in the initial stages of the inquiry. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office appealed to the public for any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact their tips line. The community was left waiting for answers in the sudden and violent loss of a man known for his sociable nature.
