WEST ORANGE, NJ – A male victim was found dead in a shooting incident under investigation by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
The event occurred in the area of 42 Lakeside Avenue, with police dispatched around 1:10 p.m. following reports of suspicious activity.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim inside a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity remains undisclosed at this time.
The investigation into the shooting is in its early stages, with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office leading the efforts to ascertain the circumstances of the incident.
Further information is anticipated as the investigation progresses. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with relevant information to come forward.