By: Richard L. Smith
A Newark man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting inside a city recording studio that left two men dead and another injured earlier this month, authorities announced.
Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said the charges stem from a December 10, 2025 shooting in Newark.
Naim Andrews, 20, of Newark, has been charged with first-degree murder and related weapons offenses in the death of Namir Bynum, 20, also of Newark.
According to investigators, surveillance video shows Andrews and a second individual, Osayuwamen Iyamu, 20, of Newark, attacking Bynum.
Authorities say Andrews shot Bynum during the confrontation.
In an apparent act of self-defense, Bynum fired a weapon, fatally striking Iyamu and injuring Andrews.
A fourth individual was also injured in the shooting and was treated for injuries before being released later that same evening.
Andrews remains hospitalized at University Hospital. The investigation remains ongoing.