Newark man fatally shot early Saturday morning, authorities say

A 37-year-old Newark man was shot and killed Saturday morning, authorities said.

Farad Burt was found shot on Springfield Avenue in Newark, according to authorities. Burt was transported to University Hospital in Newark where he was pronounced dead at 3:18 a.m.

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the shooting. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made yet.

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