Essex County authorities announced today that the East Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the deadly shooting of Mr. Alishaki Pearson, 31, of Kenilworth.
Police said on Saturday July 10 at approximately 1 a.m., Pearson was shot on South Munn Avenue in East Orange.
Pearson was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:36 am
Police said a second male victim, age 30, was also shot but survived.
No arrests have been made.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.