JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of a Jersey City man found inside an apartment Tuesday evening.
According to Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello, officers responded shortly after 8 p.m. to a report of an injured man inside an apartment at 200 Cornelison Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found an unresponsive man later identified as 38-year-old Omar Smith of Jersey City. Authorities said Smith had suffered apparent gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Regional Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting an examination to determine Smith’s official cause and manner of death.
Investigators from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and Jersey City Police immediately launched a joint investigation into the shooting.
At the time of the initial announcement, authorities said they had identified a person of interest but had not announced any arrests or charges.
Officials asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345 or submit an anonymous tip through the prosecutor’s online tip portal.
The investigation remained active as detectives worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
Editor’s Note: Authorities later announced the arrest of a Jersey City man in connection with this homicide.
Key Points
- Omar Smith, 38, was found fatally shot inside an apartment at 200 Cornelison Avenue in Jersey City.
- Police responded shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday after receiving a report of an injured man.
- Detectives identified a person of interest as the homicide investigation progressed.
FAQ
Who was the victim?
The victim was identified as Omar Smith, 38, of Jersey City.
Where did the shooting occur?
The shooting occurred inside an apartment at 200 Cornelison Avenue in Jersey City.
Has anyone been arrested?
At the time of the initial investigation, authorities had identified a person of interest but had not announced an arrest. Prosecutors later charged a suspect with murder.
Who is investigating the case?
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are conducting the investigation.
How can the public provide information?
Anyone with information can contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345 or submit an anonymous tip through the prosecutor’s website.
Sources: Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Jersey City Police Department.
Police investigate the fatal shooting of Omar Smith inside an apartment on Cornelison Avenue in Jersey City.
