The 36-year-old was killed early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Authorities are investigating the shooting. (File photo)NEWARK -- Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a 36-year-old Elizabeth man.
Joshua L. Moore was shot at about 12:10 a.m. Sunday in the area of E. Peddie Street and Frelinghuysen Avenue, acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose announced in a joint release Monday.
Moore was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:32 a.m., authorities said.
No suspect in the shooting has been identified, and no arrests have been made, officials said.
An investigation into the fatal shooting is ongoing.
Sunday's homicide marks the 60th so far in the city this year, prosecutor's office officials confirmed.
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