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UPDATE: Pennsylvania Man Fatally Shot in Newark

Newark

Newark -- Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating a fatal shooting.

Police say on Sunday, Sept. at approximately 3:28 am Alpha M. Dumbuya, 24, of West Hazelton, Pennsylvania was shot in the 600 block of Market Street.

He was transported to University Hospital and pronounced dead a short time later.

The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877 TIPS- 4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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