Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a fatal shooting of a 57-year-old Newark man.
He was fatally shot in the vicinity of Speedway and Rodwell Avenue in Newark at 1:35 pm yesterday. His name is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin.
The motive is unclear and so far no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made. The investigation is active and ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information is asked 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.)