Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the fatal shooting of Jerome T. Brown, 27, of Newark.
According to authorities, Brown was fatally shot yesterday morning at approximately 9:24 a.m. in the single digit block of Schley Street, Newark.
He was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:57 am yesterday authorities said.
At this time the motive is unclear and no arrests have been made.
The investigation is active and ongoing.