Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and East Orange Public Safety Director Sheilah Coley announced today that the East Orange Police and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating the fatal shooting of Isaiah T. Peterson, 27, of South Orange.
Authorities said Peterson was shot at approximately 7:19 p.m. in the vicinity of McKay Avenue and Ayr Street in East Orange.
He was pronounced dead at University Hospital at 9:59 pm.
According to Authorities, no arrests have been made and the investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.