Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Police Director Eugene Venable announced today that the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a fatal shooting.
Authorities said that at approximately 7:37 p.m. Newark Police officers responded to a call on Belmont Terrace in Newark. When they arrived they found Ali Sabir, 38, of Newark suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. Sabir was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:08 p.m.
Authorities said at this time no arrests have been made. No suspects have been identified. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes tips line at 1-877-847-7432 or 1-877-TIPS-4-EC