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 a store clerk.
Felix Rosario, 55, of Newark was fatally shot this morning at Dalbert Grocery, a store located at 277 Runyon Street in Newark.
Rosario was working as a clerk in the store. He was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:16 a.m.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Authorities said at this time, no suspects have been identified and 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.