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 Newark Police detectives, is investigating the fatal shooting of Dashon S. Ragland, 30, of Paterson.
Police say on Sunday, April 12, Ragland was shot on the 900 block of Frelinghuysen Avenue at approximately 5:37 pm.
He was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 5:58 pm.
No arrests have been made.
The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC.
Calls will be kept confidential.