Reward offered in Linden fatal shooting

LINDEN – A 22-year-old man died early Friday after being shot multiple times along the 400 block of Bower Street.  

The victim has been identified as Nadir Williams, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Linden Police Chief David Hart said in a release. A hometown for Williams was not provided.

Union County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the shooter.

Shortly after midnight, police responded to the 400 block of Bower Street where Williams, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, was found, the release states. 

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Williams was transported to University Hospital in Newark where he was pronounced dead shortly after 2:30 a.m.

The shooting is under investigation by the Union County Homicide Task Force, assisted by members of the Linden Police Department, Union County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit, and Union County Police Department Ballistics Unit.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Sgt. Johnny Ho at 908-403-8271 or Detective Nicholas Falcicchio at 908-721-8186.

Tips to Union County Crime Stoppers can be given anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org.

Email: srussell@gannettnj.com 

Suzanne Russell is a breaking news reporter for MyCentralJersey.com covering crime, courts and other mayhem. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.