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 19-year-old Raymond Arias of Newark.
According to police, Arias was shot at approximately 8:45 p.m. yesterday on Nairn Place in Newark.
He was pronounced dead at 9:26 p.m.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Authorities said at this time, 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.