In the early morning hours of Monday, May 15, 2023, a grim discovery was made in the city of Newark, New Jersey. The body of 33-year-old Anthony Damico, a male resident of Newark, was found in the 600 block of Frelinghuysen Avenue. Authorities were called to the scene, and upon their arrival, they found that Damico had sustained an apparent gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:17 a.m.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, in conjunction with the Newark Public Safety Director, promptly launched an investigation into the fatal shooting. The incident was one of three deadly shootings that occurred in Newark within a single week, raising concerns about violence in the city.
As of the initial reports, the investigation into Anthony Damico's death was classified as active and ongoing. Law enforcement officials have not publicly identified any suspects in the shooting, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the case. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might aid their investigation, encouraging anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a motive have not been released by investigators.
