Essex County authorities announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Khalif Harrington of Newark.
Police say on Monday, Newark Police officers went to the area of 403 South Orange Avenue near Ashland Street in Newark on a report of shots fired.
When they arrived, they discovered the victim in the street suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was pronounced dead at 9:46 p.m. at the scene.
The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.