By Robert Florida
Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of Tyquane Steed, 29, of Howell Township, N.J.
On February 13, shortly before 9 p.m., Newark police responded to a report of a shooting on the 900 block of South 16th Street in Newark. Arriving officers located Steed inside a resident at that location suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:13 p.m.
The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.
