$5K Reward Offered for Info on Watchung Man's Killing

It's been more a year since his death, but Lamont F. Downing has not been forgotten.

Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura said they're offering a $5,000 reward for information on the circumstances that led to Downing's death, according to an article on NJ.com.

A 34-year-old Watchung resident, Downing was found slumped down in the front seat of a minivan with multiple gunshot wounds in Irvington at about 10 p.m. last Dec. 3.

Born in Newark, Downing had realized a longtime dream when he opened a beauty supply shop in Newark in 2004, according to a memorial leaflet given to mourners at his memorial service. He left behind his wife, Tiffahaney, and five children.

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call Lt. Paterson Pasture of the Essex County Prosecutor’s homicide task force at 973-621-4586 or the toll-free tips line at 800-847-7432. All calls are confidential, authorities told NJ.com.