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UPDATE: Gunmen Kill Newark Resident in the North Ward

Newark

The Essex County Prosecutor Office and Newark Police reported that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of Mr. Jordan Rodriguez, 31, of Newark

According to officials,  early morning hours of Saturday, October 8, police responded to a report of a gunshot at the 600 block of Broadway, Newark. Rodriquez was pronounced  dead at University Hospital at 3:49 a.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.

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