Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating a fatal South Ward shooting.
Authorities identified the victim as Ms. Qumar Bohler, 28, of Newark.
Police said a suspect shot Bohler at approximately 8:40 p.m. yesterday in the 100 block of Hedden Terrance.
Medics pronounced Bohler dead at the scene.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
There are no arrests made at this time.