Newark – Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura’s Crimes Stoppers Program is offering up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the death of Antonio Garcia, 68, of Newark.
Authorities said on Oct. 8th at approx 1:00 am the victim was involved in an argument with another individual in the parking lot to the Walgreen’s store located on Irvington Avenue and Manor Drive in Newark.
During the argument, Garcia was struck by the individual and fell to the ground, striking his head on the ground. Since the encounter Garcia had been unresponsive and unable speak.
On Saturday Nov. 5, Garcia died from the injuries he sustained in the assault.
Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in solving this crime. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutors Office at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
Below is a photograph of the victim.