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UPDATE: Man Killed by Gunfire in Newark Identified

Newark

Newark --- Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a fatal shooting.

Authorities said Ibn B. Wolf, 34, of Newark was fatally shot in the 600 block of Martin Luther King Blvd at approximately 4:38 pm.

Wolf was pronounced dead at 5:59 p.m. authorities said.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

No suspects have been identified nor has any arrests been made authorities said.