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UPDATE: Officials Identify Man Fatally Shot in Newark's Upper West Ward

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A man shot dead on a street in Newark's West Ward last week has been identified by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

Police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the vicinity of West End and 18th avenues on October 14th where officers arrived and found an unconscious and unresponsive male victim suffering severe injuries after someone opened fire on him ultimately causing fatal injuries.

Officials at the Essex County Prosecutor's Office identified the victim as **Mr. Dante Whitaker of Newark**

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Detective closed off the area where they conducted a homicide investigation.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

No arrests have been made.

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