Newark, NJ – August 2, 2023 — Newark Public Safety Director, Fritz G. Fragé, has called on the public to help locate Brayden Killings, a young resident of Newark, who was reported missing on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Brayden, affectionately known as BJ, was last seen at approximately 3:20 p.m. on August 1st in the 100 block of Badger Avenue. The young boy has a dark brown complexion, stands at 4 feet and 9 inches tall, weighs 90 pounds, and has a distinguishing scar on his left thigh.
At the time of his disappearance, he was dressed in a gray, black, and white striped shirt, faded blue jeans, and black Crocs. Of concern, Brayden has been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
As the search intensifies, Director Fragé is urgently urging anyone with any information about the whereabouts of Brayden Killings to come forward and contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All information provided to the Crime Stopper tip line will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, and potential tipsters may be eligible for a reward.
The disappearance of a child is a matter of great concern for the community and law enforcement. The authorities are working tirelessly to find Brayden and bring him back to his family. Every piece of information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could be crucial in locating the missing child.
The Newark Police Department and the entire community are coming together in this critical moment, hoping for a swift and safe reunion for young Brayden Killings. As the search continues, the public’s help and vigilance are invaluable in helping to bring the child home safely.