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 Rashae Smith, 21, of Florham Park.
According to authorities, at approximately 3:23 yesterday afternoon Newark Police were called to Isabella Avenue on a report of a shooting in progress.
When they arrived they discovered Smith suffering from multiple gun shot wounds. He was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:53 p.m. authorities said.
At this time, no motive has been determined, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made authorities said.
The investigation is active an 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.