In the early hours of November 15, 2023, the life of 35-year-old Janill Perez of Roselle, New Jersey, was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in East Orange. A Hispanic female, Perez was discovered by East Orange police on the 100 block of Springdale Avenue at approximately 12:55 a.m., having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. She was quickly transported to University Hospital in Newark, where she was pronounced dead at 1:40 a.m.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major
Crimes Task Force is actively investigating the shooting. In the wake of this and another recent shooting, East Orange authorities increased police patrols in the area to enhance community safety. As of the most recent reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Janill Perez, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line.
Born on May 17, 1988, to Isaac and Carmen Perez, Janill was a graduate of J.P. Stevens High School in Edison. Remembered as a 'beautiful person inside and out,' she was a devoted mother to her daughter, Isabelle. Her family described her as being 'everyone's cheerleader in life' and her kindness and supportive nature left a lasting impact on those who knew her.
