Newark -- Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal shooting of Mr. Daquan Cuttino, 25, of Newark
Officials say at approximately 1 a.m. this morning, Newark Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired.
When they arrived on the scene, officers discovered Cuttino in the 600 block of South 18th Street suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
EMS transported Cuttino to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:40 am officials said.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
No arrests have been made.
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.