ELIZABETH, NJ — A 23-year-old man was fatally shot in Elizabeth, and investigators are asking the public for help as they work to piece together what happened, said the Union County Prosecutor’s Office.
In the early morning of Saturday, officers went to Caldwell Place, where they found a man who had been shot.
The victim was identified as Franklin Mendez, 23, of Elizabeth. He was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
Investigators have not released additional details about what may have led up to the shooting.
Officials are urging anyone with information to contact Union County Homicide Task Force Detective Scott Chertoff at 908-358-9162, Sgt. Nicholas Falcicchio at 908-721-8186, or Elizabeth Police Officer Brian Stagnich at 908-558-2032.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org. Tips that lead to an arrest or indictment may be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 through Union County Crime Stoppers.
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