Newark – Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura’s Crime Stoppers Program has agreed to offer up to $20,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the murder of Eric “Uggie’’ Bowens, 44, of Newark.
A reward for $10,000 has previously been offered.
Bowens was found in the 200 block of Bergen Street in Newark on Monday, Nov. 7 suffering from a gunshot wound at approximately 10:57 p.m.
He was pronounced dead at 11:15 p.m.
Anyone with information is urged 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.