NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Police have identified a New Jersey man who was killed Sunday in an early morning shooting in Newark.

Police said 29-year-old Denzel Uwubiti was found unresponsive in a vehicle in the middle of a street in Newark early Sunday. They were responding to reports of a shooting in progress.

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Fennelly said Uwubiti was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Detectives are currently investigating the shooting. Police have not reported any arrests or commented on a possible motive.

Officials are asking anyone with information to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.