Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal overnight shooting that occurred in Newark. Katherine Carter, a spokeswoman for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said at approximately 9 p.m. yesterday, Newark police responded to a call in the vicinity of 5 Thomas Street.
Carter said, authorities discovered male victim, Marquet Dorsey, 30, suffering from multiple gun shot wounds at that location. Dorsey was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately 9:30.
"At this time, there have been no arrests made and no motive has been determined" Carter said.
The investigation is active and ongoing.