Crime & Safety
Newark Man Fatally Shot In Irvington; Police Investigation Continues
A Newark man was fatally shot in Irvington, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — A Newark man was fatally shot in Irvington last week, authorities announced Sunday.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Irvington Police Department released a joint statement about the shooting, which claimed the life of Tony King, 50, of Newark:
“On August 25, at 11:26 p.m., police were notified of an alleged shooting at the 100-block of Isabella Avenue in Irvington. Police arrived and found King outside suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at 12:05 a.m. [on Sunday].”
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting. Anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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