Authorities are investigating the shooting death of Raymond Arias.
NEWARK -- Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying the person responsible for the April killing of a city teenager.
Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura's Crimestoppers Program announced a $5,000 reward Tuesday for anyone with information leading to an arrest and conviction in connection with the April 27 murder of Raymond Arias.
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According to authorities, Arias, 19, was a passenger in a car driving on Nairn Place in Newark at about 8:50 p.m. when someone started shooting at the car.
Arias was shot, and pronounced dead from his injuries at 9:26 p.m., authorities said.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office and Detective's from the Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the homicide, and is asking "friends" of Arias to reach out to them.
Anyone with information can call 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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