A shooting that killed a man early this morning in Newark's North Ward has authorities investigating.
According to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose, they announced today that the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office are investigating the fatal shooting.
Authorities said, **Hassan Q. Cobb-Jones, 32, of Newark** was fatally shot this morning in the 100 block of Parker Street and pronounced dead at 1:06 am.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC.