Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Mr. Anthony M. McGriff, 34, of Lawrenceville.
Police said on Monday, April 12, at approximately 4:23 p.m., McGriff, was shot on the 100 block of Prince Street in Newark.
According to police, he was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:08 p.m.
At this time no arrests have been made but detectives arehoping to locate and speak with the person in the photos.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.