Crime & Safety

Man Shot and Killed Sunday on Elizabeth Avenue

Prosecutors seeking information

The Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating the murder Sunday of a 49-year-old city resident.

Michael Brown was shot multiple times on the 100 block of Elizabeth Avenue. Brown, who worked as a handyman, was pronounced dead less than an hour after being shot at 8:16 pm
 
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-847-7432.
 


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