Deadly Union County Shooting Under Investigation

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Union County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 39-year-old Plainfield man dead Sunday morning.

Police responded at approximately 10:49 a.m. to the area of Campbell Field on the 1300 block of East 3rd Street after reports of a shooting, according to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office.

When officers arrived, they found Tyquan Jones of Plainfield suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The investigation remains active and ongoing, officials said.

Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Union County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force at 908-358-9162, or Plainfield Police at 732-540-0178. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Union County Crime Stoppers by calling 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online. Officials said information leading to an arrest or indictment may be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000.