Acting Essex County prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray, along with Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m., when Newark officers were dispatched to the area 15th Avenue and Fairmount Avenue on reports of a shooting in progress.
According to authorities, officers discovered that a male was suffering a gunshot injury to the back.
Authorities identified the victim as Rajee Montgomery, 22, of Newark , who medics pronounced dead at University Hospital at 9:05 p.m., according to Fennelly.
A female victim was transported to the hospital by private vehicle where she was treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
Reports that several children were occupying the vehicle during the incident could not be immediately confirmed by authorities.
The incident is under investigation by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department.