Newark --- Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino 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 the death of Adela Padilla, 76, of Newark.
Authorities said at approximately 7 am today, Padilla was discovered unconscious and unresponsive in her home in the 500 block of Summer Ave.
Medics pronounced her dead at 7:31 am.
The cause of death is pending autopsy but the death is being investigated as a homicide.
"At this time no arrests have been made. The investigation is active and ongoing", authorities said.