Authorities set up a crime scene in a Newark South Ward community late last night as they began an investigation into the death of a person.
Police activity in the 600 block of Elizabeth Avenue near Pomona had more than a dozen law enforcement officers on the scene at around 10:31 pm where they began a search for possible injured victims.
According to preliminary reports, shortly after officers arrived at the scene, they located an unconscious and unresponsive severely injured person at that location.
Medics pronounced the victim dead at the scene reports said.
As of 2:30 am, we could not confirm the victim's identity nor what caused the person's death.
A request for information has been sent to The Essex County Prosecutor's Office for public information regarding this incident.
**UPDATE 6:17 am:** This is a confirmed shooting homicide investigation. Awaiting further details.
**UPDATE 6:45am** The victim is an adult male found.
The investigation is active and ongoing.