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ALERT: Newark Man Wanted for Murder

Newark

Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that Quadree Richardson Jr., 18, of Newark has been charged with the murder of Daquill M. Grant, 18, also of Newark.

Authorities said Grant was shot and killed on Sept. 4 on South 9th Street.

Police said Richardson was charged with Grant’s murder and weapons offenses.

As of today, Richardson remains at large aauthorities said.

He is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information should contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

These are accusations.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they enter a guilty plea or are found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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