Authorities have released the identity of the man killed early this morning after shots rang out in Plainfield.
Police were called to the vicinity of the 900 block of Carnegie Avenue sometime around 6 a.m. to investigate a homicide, Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Capt. Vince Gagliardi confirmed Friday morning.
Upon arrival, police found 29-year-old Joshua Hartsfield, of Plainfield, who was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remains under investigation.
Anyone with information on this morning's fatal shooting is asked to contact (908) 514-2080 or (908)358-3048.
The Union County Crime Stoppers offers rewards for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case; tips can be given anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477), via text message by texting “UCTIP” plus a message to 274637 (CRIMES), or online at