Tahji Hale was shot and killed on the afternoon of Thursday, July 28, 2016, in the 100 block of Park Street in East Orange, New Jersey. He was 28 and from Montclair. Emergency responders found him suffering from gunshot wounds at about 2:15 p.m.; he died from his injuries.

The East Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force opened an immediate investigation, canvassing the neighborhood and seeking witnesses. In the days after the shooting there were no arrests and no publicly identified suspects, and authorities asked the public to provide any tips that could help identify those responsible.

Tahji Hale’s family and friends were left mourning while the case remained open. If anyone saw or heard anything in the area of Park Street around 2:15 p.m. on July 28, 2016, please contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line with information.