Crime & Safety
Warinanco Park Fatal Shooting Update: Police Seek Public's Help
The Union County Prosecutor's Office is asking for photos or videos taken at the park on Sunday night.
ROSELLE, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Force is asking the public for help regarding a fatal shooting that took place in the Roselle area of Warinanco Park on Sunday night.
On May 19 at around 7:51 p.m., Union County Police Officers went to the Roselle area of Warinanco Park in response to a report of a shooting.
Officers found a male victim dead at the scene.
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"Anyone who was in Warinanco Park, specifically in the area near Baseball Field 10 and the Horseshoe located near the intersection of Hagel Avenue and E. St. Georges Avenue between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. on May 19, and may have taken photos or videos, is urged to contact the Prosecutor's Office," said authorities.
This is an ongoing, active investigation and anyone with information about this matter is urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force Sergeant Keyla Live at 908-370-6793, Detective Alex Lanza at 908-370-4318 or Union County Police Detective Nelson Costa at 862-240-6780.
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Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org; submission of tips made in this fashion that result in an indictment and conviction can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.
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