Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio announced today that the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a fatal double shooting.
Last night at approximately 7:30 p.m. Naeem Williams, 28, of Newark was shot in the vicinity of Elizabeth and Clinton Avenue in Newark. He was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 7:59 p.m. A 26-year-old Newark woman, who was with him, was also shot. She is hospitalized in serious condition. Her name is not being released at this time.
So far no arrests have been made in that case. The investigation is active and ongoing.
The Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers program is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-847-7432.