Newark -Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating a fatal shooting.
Police say at approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mr. Keith Downey, 28, of Newark was fatally shot in the 200 block of Alexander Avenue.
Medics pronounced him dead at the scene at 7:04 p.m.
Police say 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.