In the early morning hours of a Sunday in Newark, New Jersey, the life of Clifford Cajou was tragically cut short. On October 27, 2019, police responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of Hartford Street at approximately 2:40 a.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The 43-year-old man from Irvington was quickly transported to University Hospital.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Clifford Cajou was pronounced dead at 3:18
a.m. The Essex County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, immediately launched an investigation into the fatal shooting.
Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and contact the Prosecutor's Tips Line. At the time of the initial reports, the investigation was described as active and ongoing. There have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests made or the identification of any suspects in connection with the death of Clifford Cajou. The case remains an open investigation.
