Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Irvington Public Safety Director Tracy Bowers announced today that **Mr. Matthew Beckley, 26, of Irvington** has been arrested and charged with the murder of **Mr. Gregory Wright, 34, also of Irvington.**
According to a statement released by The Essex County Prosecutor's Office, Wright was shot on June 19 in the 100 block of Maple Ave in Irvington at approximately 8:56 p.m. then pronounced dead the same day at 9:24 p.m. at University Hospital.
Officials say detectives arrested Beckley from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force.
He is currently being held at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark.
He is charged with murder and illegal possession of a weapon.
These are accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they enter a guilty plea or are found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The investigation is active and ongoing. 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.