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 a fatal shooting in the 200 block of Clifton Avenue.
According to authorities, at approximately 2:30 a.m. today, a male was found suffering a gunshot wound at that location.
Authorities said he was transported to the hospital in critical condition, but later pronounced dead.
The identification of the man has not been released at this time.
There have been no arrests made and no suspects have been identified authorities said.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.