We are the Morrison family, and we are facing an unbearable loss. On January 31, 2025, our beloved 9-year-old Yasin Morrison was tragically taken from us in a senseless act of violence. While on his way to visit his grandparents with his father and little sisters, a stray bullet struck Yasin—robbing us of his bright future in an instant.

1 day ago · A heartbreaking act of violence has shaken the Newark community, as 9-year-old Yasin Morrison lost his life in a fatal shooting, an incident that also left an adult man wounded. Mr. Jesse J. Dunbar II, 36, has been arrested and charged in connection with the deadly attack, according to a statement released by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

2 days ago · A neighbor said she saw police officers lift Yasin’s body and place him in the back of a police car. Ms. Morrison said her nephew was a “very special kid” who came from a tight-knit family.

The grieving family of a 9-year-old boy killed in Newark on the doorstep of his grandparents' home last week is demanding justice. On Monday, a crisis team was at the school where Yasin Morrison ...

1 day ago · Yasin Morrison killed in Newark shooting, 2 adults injured The child's grandparents say Friday evening, their son was dropping Yasin and his 3-year-old sister off at their house on Osborne Terrace ...

16 hours ago · Officials revealed new details about how police tracked down Jessie J. Dunbar II, who is accused of murdering 9-year-old Yasin Morrison last week. The accused gunman was a high-priority capture ...

20 hours ago · Baraka and Essex County prosecutors announced the capture of Dunbar, the man authorities say shot and killed 9-year-old Yasin Morrison last Friday as the little boy and his father were visiting ...

1 day ago · Yasin Morrison, who had autism and was non-verbal, was killed Friday evening while on the doorstep of his grandparents' home. Morrison was shot when he, his 3-year-old sister and another man were ...

4 days ago · NEWARK, N.J. — There are calls for justice from the family of 9-year-old Yasin Morrison, who was shot and killed in Newark on Friday. Yasin's grandparents Tisha Bolden and Philip Morrison were ...

1 day ago · Jesse J. Dunbar II, 36, of Newark, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Yasin Morrison on Saturday. Dunbar fired shots at 5:30 p.m., striking Yasin and an adult man as ...