ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in broad daylight on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a homicide investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Asbury Park Police Department, officials confirmed Friday.
Key Points
- Ah’kim Esdaile, 19, was shot multiple times on April 8 on Atlantic Avenue.
- He was transported to a hospital where he later died from his injuries.
- Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact detectives.
Shots fired on Atlantic Avenue
The shooting occurred around 4:25 p.m. in the 1100 block of Atlantic Avenue. Responding officers found Ah’kim Esdaile suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at the scene.
Esdaile was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have not disclosed a motive or any information about potential suspects.
Investigation ongoing
The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau is leading the investigation with assistance from the Asbury Park Police Department. The agencies are requesting the public’s help to gather more information.
Detective Aaron Shaw of the Prosecutor’s Office and Detective Terrence McGhee of the Asbury Park Police Department are the points of contact for anyone with relevant details.
Authorities ask for public help
No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active. Officials did not confirm whether the shooting was targeted or if Esdaile was known to law enforcement.
Anyone with information is urged to contact investigators as the search for suspects continues.
