Authorities offer $5,000 reward for information about deadly shooting in Newark

The shooting took place around 7 a.m. on Dec. 31 on the 100 block of Malvern Street. Officials say that 67-year-old Jose Gaona was shot multiple times.

Matt Trapani

Jan 3, 2024, 1:17 AM

Updated 345 days ago

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The Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information about a deadly shooting in Newark on New Year’s Eve.
The shooting took place around 7 a.m. on Dec. 31 on the 100 block of Malvern Street.
Officials say that 67-year-old Jose Gaona was shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead a short time later.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone who might have information should contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.