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 Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a homicide.
The victim, Sharon Hollie, 48, of Newark was discovered in her home in the 100 block of Norfolk Street suffering from fatal injuries shortly after 4 p.m. yesterday.
Authorities said Hollie was pronounced dead at 4:25 pm. and cause of death in pending autopsy.
At this time, no arrests have been made. There have been no suspects identified authorities said.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4-EC or 1-877-847-7432.