Crime & Safety
Essex County Cops Offer $10K Reward To Catch Teen’s Killer
A 15-year-old Newark resident was found with fatal gunshot wounds in Irvington. Police are offering a reward to catch the shooter.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Authorities in Essex County are offering a reward to help catch the person who fatally shot a 15-year-old victim last week.
The Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the fatal shooting of Al-Sanir Hall, 15, of Newark. Read More: Newark Teen Found With Fatal Gunshot Wound In Irvington
According to the sheriff’s office:
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“On November 27 at 6:59 p.m., Irvington police were notified of a shooting at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Wills Place in Irvington. Police found Hall apparently suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:24 p.m.”
Authorities said that anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-847-7432 or 1-877-TIPS-4EC.
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