In the winter of 2010, the life of Paris N. Powell Jr., a 23-year-old Black male from Waretown, New Jersey, was abruptly cut short. On the evening of January 6th, Powell, who was also known by the nickname 'Prolific,' was fatally wounded by gunfire in Neptune, New Jersey. A furniture mover by trade and a member of the Deliverance Temple in Asbury Park, his death was a profound loss to his family and community.
Details surrounding the circumstances of Powell's death remain somewhat opaque, with conflicting information available from online sources. Some accounts suggest a lack of publicly available information regarding a murder investigation or any subsequent legal proceedings. However, other sources point to news headlines from the time that indicated a man from East Orange was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting.
Despite these references, detailed news reports comprehensively outlining the investigation and arrest have proven difficult to locate.
In the wake of his death, Paris Powell Jr. was remembered by a large and loving family. He left behind a young son, his fiancée, his parents, and numerous siblings, grandparents, and a wide circle of relatives and friends who mourned his untimely passing. The community gathered to honor his memory at a funeral service held at the Friendship Baptist Church in Asbury Park, before he was laid to rest at White Ridge Cemetery in Eatontown.
