Crime & Safety
Newark Murder: Authorities Offer $5K Reward For Info Leading To Arrest
Karod Tucker, 36, of Newark, was fatally shot near the Stephan Crane Housing Complex, authorities say.
Newark, NJ – The Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura’s Crimestoppers program is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the murder of Karod H. Tucker, 36, of Newark.
According to authorities, on Jan. 27, at approximately 9:42 p.m., Tucker was fatally shot in the area of 964 Franklin Avenue at the Stephan Crane Housing Complex in Newark.
A suspect has not been arrested, authorities stated on Tuesday.
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Anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIP-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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