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Persons of Interest Sought in Fatal Newark Shooting of Georgia Man Near Go-Go Bar

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Newark—Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is seeking help from the public in identifying the individuals in these surveillance photographs.   Authortities said on Dec. 22, 2014 at approximately 1:40 a.m. Tywon Bandy, 26, of Cuthbert, Ga., was shot and killed at Fox’s Go-Go Bar, located at 43 Passaic Street in Newark, following what is believed to be a dispute. The individuals in the photograph are believed to have been involved in the incident.   The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking help from the public identifying these individuals. The Essex County Sheriff’s Crime stoppers Program is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.   Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4-EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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