On a Sunday afternoon, October 12, 2014, Zoungo Sou-Oud, a 34-year-old Asian man, was at his job at a car wash in Newark's West Ward. His life was unexpectedly cut short when a gunfight broke out near his workplace. Sou-Oud was not involved in the altercation but tragically became an innocent victim caught in the crossfire. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:39 p.m.
The gunfire also injured two other individuals, a 33-year-old and a 22-year-old, though their injuries were not
life-threatening. An investigation into the shooting confirmed that Sou-Oud was an innocent bystander.
Despite the ongoing investigation by law enforcement, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Zoungo Sou-Oud. Authorities have not released specific details about any potential suspects. The case has grown cold due to a lack of new leads, leaving his family and community still seeking justice for his untimely death.
