By: Richard L. Smith
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé announced that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of Mr. Frensly Bouquet, 27, of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.
According to Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Spokesman Robert Florida, at 1:45 a.m., police responded to a report of a shooting at the 2100 block of McCarter Highway in Newark Police located Bouquet lying on the ground, apparently suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:04 a.m.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
Calls will be kept confidential.