A body found at a residence on South 11th Street in the city's South Ward has authorities investigating.
Preliminary reports of a suspicious smell in the 800 block of South 11th Street sent police to the scene shortly before 11 p.m. where the body of at least one person was found at that location.
A spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office has confirmed that there was an active investigation underway for an incident on South 11th Street and would release further details later this morning.
The identity of the victim and the cause of death is being determined by authorities.
We will bring you additional information as it becomes available.