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.
Authorities said at around 7:45 a.m. this morning, Raheem Ards, 38, of Newark was shot in the 400 block of South 17th Street.
According to authorities Ards died from his injuries this at around 8:12 am at University Hospital.
At this time no arrests have been made authorities said.
The investigation is active and ongoing.