Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor's Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and the Newark Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of Lakeisha L. Harris, 40, of Newark.
Authorities said at approximately 8:30 p.m. yesterday Newark Police responded to the 100 block of Sunset Avenue in Newark after receiving a call regarding a shooting in progress.
When they arrived on the scene they discovered the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS responded to the scene and Harris was pronounced dead at 8:56 p.m.
At this time no arrests have been made.
The investigation is active and ongoing.