In the late summer of 2015, the life of a young Newark man was tragically cut short by gunfire. Tahim Teague, a 21-year-old male, was shot on the evening of September 19, 2015. The incident took place in the 100 block of South 12th Street in Newark, New Jersey. After being shot, Teague was rushed to University Hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Teague succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
His death was one of several homicides that occurred in Newark that weekend. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, in conjunction with the Newark Police Department, immediately launched an investigation into the fatal shooting.
In the days following Tahim Teague's death, authorities announced that they were actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. However, no suspects were immediately identified in connection with the homicide. Law enforcement officials reported that no arrests had been made, and the investigation remained ongoing. As of the latest available information, there have been no public updates regarding arrests or the identification of any suspects in the death of Tahim Teague.
