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, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating a fatal shooting.
Account to authorities, on Friday at approximately 3:12 p.m., Mr. Joshua L. Ward, 32, of Newark was shot on the 700 block of Clinton Avenue.
He was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:28 pm.
Officials said at this time, no arrests have been made.
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. Calls will be kept confidential.