Authorities have identified the fatal victim as a 28-year-old Edison man who was shot and killed at his family's business in Irvington today.
Police responded to Roseway Liquors and Deli - located at 701 Lyons Avenue - at approximately 4 p.m., where Amit H. Patel was found suffering from a gunshot wound, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray said in a statement.
It is still unclear what caused the shooting but authorities are investigating whether it may have been a result of a robbery.
Patel succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests have been made, as of this afternoon.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide and Major Crimes Task Force at (877) TIPS-4-EC
Roseway Liquors and Deli is owned by Patel's father.