By: Richard L. Smith
In an unsettling discovery early this morning, authorities were summoned to Weequahic Park in Newark's South Ward following reports of an unconscious individual.
The incident happened before 10:30 a.m. on the golf course side of the lake within the park's boundaries.
First responders arrived promptly at the scene, only to confirm the situation – a body was found.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, in collaboration with the Sheriff's Department, quickly cordoned off the snowy area near the lake and launched the investigation.
The identity of the deceased remains undisclosed as officials navigate through the initial phases of the inquiry.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the individual’s death are sparse.
At this juncture, the cause of death has not been determined, leaving more questions than answers in the wake of this event.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is at the helm of the active and ongoing investigation.
