Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a fatal shooting.
Just before midnight Newark Police were called to the 600 block of 18th Street in Newark.
Coos discovered Sean L. Scott, 28, of Newark suffering from a gun shot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:59 p.m. authorities said.
The investigation is continuing.
Authorities said no arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified.
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.