Lawrenceville Man Killed In Newark Shooting: Police

Lawrenceville NJ

15 April, 2021

12:17 PM

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LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — A Lawrenceville man was shot and killed in Newark on Monday, authorities said. Anthony M. McGriff, 34, was shot on the 100 block of Prince Street in Newark, around 4:23 p.m. on Monday, according to Essex County Prosecutor. McGriff was pronounced dead shortly after at an area hospital. No arrests have been made, acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephen, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Brian O'Hara said in a statement. The fatal shooting is being investigated by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Thank you for reading. Have a correction or news tip? Email [email protected] Get breaking news alerts on your phone with our app. Download here. Sign up to get Patch emails so you don't miss out on local and statewide news.