NEWARK — A metropolis resident died per week after being attacked in an incident that continues to be below investigation with no arrests, police mentioned.
The sufferer, recognized solely as a 24-year-old Newark man, was attacked slightly earlier than 8 p.m. on July 22, close to Wells Avenue and Ash Road. Newark police say they arrived inside two minutes of receiving a 911 name in regards to the combat however have been unable to seek out the concerned events.
The sufferer confirmed up at a hospital that very same night, with life-threatening accidents. He died on Friday, authorities mentioned.
Police are nonetheless working to determine suspects. A information launch issued Friday provides no suspected motive however says the assault seems to be “not random.”
The lead investigator, Newark Police Det. Andrew Musantry might be reached at Andrew.Musantry@newark.org or 510-578-4956. Info can be left anonymously on the “Nameless Tip” hotline at 510.578.4965.