On the night of June 13, 2014, in Newark, New Jersey, 29-year-old Mustafa Hutchins was found unresponsive on Sussex Avenue. He had been fatally shot. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office reported that he was discovered around 11 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene just minutes later. Hutchins was a Black male resident of Newark.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Task Force immediately launched an investigation into the shooting.
Authorities urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in their efforts. Despite the ongoing investigation and appeals to the public for assistance, details regarding a motive or any potential suspects have not been released. The case remains an open and active investigation, with law enforcement continuing to seek leads that could bring resolution to the fatal shooting. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Mustafa Hutchins.
