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UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Man Arrested for Orange Murder

Orange

Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino and Orange Police Director Todd Warren announced today that Kassan Messiah, 19, of East Orange has been arrested for the murder of Ryan Myricks, 27, of Orange.

On Oct. 27, Myricks was shot and killed in the 400 block of Central Avenue in Orange.

On Saturday, Nov. 4, Orange Police arrested Messiah and charged him with murder, conspiracy, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

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.

The investigation, which is a joint effort by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Orange Police, is active and ongoing.

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

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