On a late Saturday night in October 2015, the life of 30-year-old Rayshon Blow-Herdon was cut short by gunfire in his hometown of Paterson, New Jersey. The male victim was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound at approximately 11:30 p.m. on October 24, 2015, outside a residence on Montgomery Street.
A lifelong resident of Paterson, Blow-Herdon was born on April 7, 1985. He was a father to three daughters.
Known to enjoy riding dirt bikes and playing video games, he was described as having a good sense of humor. He attended the public schools in Paterson and was said to be respected by many in the community.
Law enforcement responded to the scene of the shooting after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. Upon their arrival, they found Blow-Herdon already deceased. At the time of the initial reports, police had not released details about a possible motive or any potential suspects in the shooting.
In the years following Rayshon Blow-Herdon's death, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with his murder. The case is one of several unsolved homicides in the city of Paterson. Authorities had requested that anyone with information regarding the shooting contact the Paterson Police Department.
