The Essex County Prosecutor says Felix Rosario, 55, of Newark was shot at Dalbert Grocery, a store located at 277 Runyon Street.
(Felix Rosario Facebook photo)
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He was taken to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:16 a.m.
So far no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made.
Neighborhood residents say the store had recently changed hands.
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The circumstances leading to the shooting are not yet clear.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.