Newark Man Charged With Murder After Recording Studio Shootout Left Two Dead, Prosecutors Say

NEWARK, N.J. — A 20-year-old Newark man is facing first-degree murder and weapons charges after prosecutors say a dispute inside a Newark recording studio exploded into gunfire — leaving two men dead and two others wounded.

The shooting happened Wednesday night, Dec. 10, 2025, inside a studio used to record music videos at 790 Clinton Avenue — a location reported as Platinum Sound NJ.

What authorities say happened

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said Newark police responded at about 8 p.m. and found four males suffering gunshot wounds. Authorities identified the two men who died as:

• Namir Bynum, 20, of Newark — pronounced dead at the scene
• Osayuwamen Uyamu, 20, of Newark — pronounced dead at University Hospital at 8:41 p.m.

Two other victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and one was treated and released, officials said.

Suspect and charges

Prosecutors identified the defendant as Naim Andrews, 20, of Newark, who is charged with first-degree murder and related weapons offenses in the death of Namir Bynum, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

Surveillance video detail prosecutors highlighted

In a major development, prosecutors said surveillance video shows Andrews and Uyamu attacking Bynum. Officials allege Bynum was shot by Andrews — and that Bynum then fired back in an apparent act of self-defense, fatally striking Uyamu and injuring Andrews. A fourth person was also injured and was treated and released that same evening, prosecutors said. Investigation status and tip line

The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC (1-877-847-7432). Essex County Prosecutor's Office+1

Important note

Criminal charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Essex County Prosecutor's Office

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