On Sunday, February 22, 2026, in the afternoon, Ahmad Sannoh, 31, of New Brunswick, New Jersey, was shot and killed. Around 12:42 p.m., New Brunswick Police Department officers received a 911 call of shooting at a Riverside Drive house. When they got there, Sannoh was shot several times. After being taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, he was declared deceased.
The investigation, led by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office in collaboration with the New Brunswick Police Department, quickly determined that the shooting was not a random act of violence. Authorities identified the shooter as Sannoh’s younger brother, Hassan Sannoh. The incident reportedly occurred inside the family’s home, where an argument between the two brothers escalated into a physical altercation before culminating in gunfire.
According to official statements, Ahmad was found lying on the kitchen floor of the residence. The nature of the dispute that led to the shooting has not been fully disclosed, but investigators confirmed that the confrontation was domestic in nature. The tragic outcome has left the local community stunned, particularly given the familial relationship between the suspect and the victim.
Hassan Sannoh was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with first-degree murder and multiple weapons offenses. He remains in custody pending a court appearance. Prosecutor Linda Estremera emphasized that the case is being treated with the utmost seriousness and that all evidence is being carefully reviewed to ensure a thorough prosecution.
The shooting has sparked conversations in New Brunswick about domestic violence and the importance of mental health support and conflict resolution within families. Community leaders have expressed condolences to the Sannoh family and urged residents to seek help when facing interpersonal or familial tensions that could escalate into violence.
As the legal process unfolds, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office continues to encourage anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward. The community remains in mourning over the loss of Ahmad Sannoh, and efforts are underway to support the family during this deeply painful time.
