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Overnight Newark Shooting Victim Dies

Newark

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 Nafee Moore, 19, of Newark.

Moore was shot at 2:13 am in the vicinity of 19 Stratford Place, Newark.

Authorities said he was transported to University Hospital in Newark where he was pronounced dead at 7:50 am.

At this time no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made.

Authorities said the investigation is active and ongoing.

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.

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