Newark Man Convicted in Fatal Shooting | Newark News

A Newark man, Wadi Brown, 34, was convicted of first-degree murder and weapon charges after a fatal shooting on May 10, 2025, that left 20-year-old Keion Alston dead. The jury deliberated just three hours before delivering the guilty verdict on July 16, 2026. Witnesses testified Brown pulled a gun and fired six shots during an argument at Harding Terrace. Prosecutors Meredith Mona and Sarah Simon presented the case before Judge Patrick J. Arre. While justice can’t undo the loss, the conviction offers closure to Alston’s family. Brown awaits sentencing, and the case underscores how swiftly violence can erupt—and how the legal system responds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b28fe0e2a5fbe26a