TrahZir Bennett was 16 when he was fatally shot on June 25, 2023, on Mount Vernon Street in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Known as Zir, he was from nearby Millville and is remembered by family as a son, brother, and father to a young daughter. The shooting occurred at about 8:50 p.m.

Investigators arrested a 16-year-old on June 30, 2023; the suspect’s name has not been released because of their age. The juvenile was charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, and later faced additional counts including destruction of evidence, obstruction of the administration of justice, and hindering apprehension. The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office said it would seek pre-trial detention and described the inquiry as active and ongoing.

If anyone has information about what happened that evening or knew TrahZir, please share what is known.