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UPDATE: Roselle Woman Shot Dead in East Orange

East Orange

By: Richard L. Smith 

Essex County law enforcement officials reported  today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of Ms. Janill Perez, 35, of Roselle.  AdAccording to East Orange Police, on Wednesday, November 15, at 12:55 a.m., East Orange police responded to a report of a shooting on the 100 block of Springdale Avenue in East Orange.Police found Perez outside that location suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. 

She was transported to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 1:40 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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