Essex County authorities reported 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 Mr. Thomas J. Pickett, 23, of Newark.
According to police, Saturday, August 13, at 9:44 p.m., Newark Police discovered the victim on the 200 block of Renner Avenue suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police say Pickett was transported to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 10:16 p.m.
A female victim was injured and taken to University Hospital.
The investigation is active and ongoing
. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
Calls will be kept confidential.