In the early morning hours of New Year's Eve 2017, Arthur Ruff, a 53-year-old male, was found suffering from a gunshot wound in Newark, New Jersey. The incident occurred around 12:15 a.m. in the vicinity of 2nd Street and Central Avenue. Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene and provided immediate medical assistance before rushing him to University Hospital.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Arthur Ruff succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at
approximately 12:30 a.m., just fifteen minutes after he was found. Authorities from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office initiated an investigation into the shooting, establishing a crime scene to search for evidence and determine a possible motive for the attack.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the suspect or suspects remain at large. The investigation is being handled by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Division. No other injuries were reported in the incident. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
