Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Police Director Samuel A. DeMaio announced today that the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes Newark detectives, are investigating a homicide.
At approximately 4:02 am, Newark police were dispatched to the Chester Avenue off-ramp from Route 21 south. Officers discovered a non-responsive male at that location. The male appeared to be suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced at the scene at 4:37 am. The victim remains unidentified at this time.
The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-847-7432.