Crime & Safety
Essex County Police: Woman Killed, $5K Reward To Catch Shooter
Michelle Newkirk, 26, was fatally shot while riding in a car. Essex County police are offering a $5K reward to catch the shooter.
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Michelle Newkirk, 26, of Newark.
According to a statement from Essex County authorities:
“Ms. Newkirk was fatally shot on Aug. 21, 2018 at approximately 2:11 a.m. in front of 35 Norwood Street in the City of Newark. She was a passenger in the rear side of a vehicle that was driving on Norwood Street when gunshots were fired at the vehicle. Ms. Newkirk was struck and killed.”
Authorities released the below photo of Newkirk. Anyone with information can call the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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Photo: Essex County Prosecutor’s Office (Michelle Newkirk)
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