Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Irvington Police Director Tracy Bowers announced today that the Irvington Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the murder of Alikhan Garland, 22, of Newark. Garland was shot in the 100 block of 19th Avenue in Irvington on Jan. 23 at approximately 9:19 am. He was transported to University Hospital in Newark. He died from his injuries on Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m. The investigation is active and ongoing.
Authorities said at this time no arrests have been made and no motive has been determined. 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.