Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Zahir S. Stevenson, 21, (has on Orange hoodie) of Newark and Lance C. Herbert, 24, of Jersey City have been charged with the murder of Hassan Scott, 37, of Newark.
Scott was shot and killed on July 22, outside his home in the 200 block of South 9th Street in Newark as he was leaving the home.
Stevenson remains at large. Herbert is currently incarcerated at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark.
The Honorable Michael L. Ravin, Judge of the Superior Court, authorized felony murder, murder, robbery and weapons charges against both defendants. Bail has been set for Stevenson at $300,000 no 10% and $1 million cash only for Herbert.
The investigation is active and ongoing. 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.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC (1-877-847-7432.)