Newark – Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura’s Crimestoppers Program is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the murder of Joshua L. Moore, 36, of Elizabeth.
According to authorities, Moore was shot on Sunday at approximately 12:10 a.m. in the vicinity of E. Peddie Street and Frelinghuysen Avenue.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:32 a.m. police said.
The homicide is being investigated by the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4-EC or 1-877-847-7432.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Police said, at this time no arrests have been made.