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UPDATE: 29-Year-Old Man Killed in Newark’s West Ward

Newark

Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating a fatal shooting.

According to police, at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, Newark Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of 97 Sunset Avenue.

Police say when they arrived on the scene, they discovered Jonathan R. Toledo-Key, 29, of Newark suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Police say Toledo was pronounced dead on the scene at 6:30 p.m.

At this time, no arrests have been made police said.

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.

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