Authorities say they are continuing to investigate the daytime fatal shooting.
NEWARK -- Authorities have identified the 33-year-old city man who was shot and killed outside the Newark health department's headquarters Friday afternoon.
Davion Jackson was gunned down at about 4:30 p.m. Friday outside the William Street building, acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose announced in a joint release Monday.
Jackson was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m., authorities said.
Newark man killed in Sunday evening shooting
City officials could not immediately confirm whether or not Jackson was employed by the department, or just nearby when he was shot. Prosecutor's Office spokeswoman Katherine Carter declined to comment on his employment.
The prosecutor's office is continuing to investigate the shooting, officials said. Anyone with information is asked to call 877-847-7432.
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