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City of Newark Police Division
Thursday January 4th, 2024 :: 02:55 p.m. EST

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Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program Offers Up to $25,000 Reward

Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program Offers Up to $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the fatal shooting of Imam Hassan Sharif, of Newark.
 
On January 3, at approximately 6:15 A.M., Imam Hassan Sharif was fatally shot multiple times outside of the Masjid Muhammad-Newark Mosque, located on South Orange Avenue and Camden Street in Newark. Officials say they do not believe the shooting was motivated by bias or domestic terrorism.
 
The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips #CrimeStoppers

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Newark, NJ 07108

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