West Orange bar bouncer fatally shot in parking lot fight

Essex County prosecutors say a bar bouncer was fatally shot while trying to break up a fight outside a West Orange establishment. The prosecutor's office said it was not immediately clear what sparked

News 12 Staff

Aug 7, 2012, 12:34 PM

Updated 4,646 days ago

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Essex County prosecutors say a bar bouncer was fatally shot while trying to break up a fight outside a West Orange establishment.
The prosecutor's office said it was not immediately clear what sparked the fight, which broke out around 2 a.m. yesterday outside Misty's Restaurant.
Prosecutors say the bouncer, 32-year-old Jacques Nelson of Orange, was pronounced dead shortly after the shooting occurred.
Police believe two bar patrons may have been involved in fight. No arrests have been made.