Newark -- Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes Newark detectives, is investigating a fatal shooting.
According to police, this morning Nathaniel Fuller, Jr., 33, of East Orange was fatally shot in a vehicle in the 300 block of West Market Street in Newark.
EMS pronounced Fuller dead at the scene at 9:32 am police said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.