By: Richard L. Smith
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé reported that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal stabbing of Ms. Annie D. Gooden, 66, of Newark.
According to a statement released by Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Spokesman Robert Florida, on June 7, at 1:41 p.m., police responded to a report of an unresponsive woman inside a residence on the 200 block of Sunset Avenue in Newark.
Police found Gooden suffering from apparent stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 2 p.m.
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.