Prosectors Investigating Murder Early Wednesday

A 46-year-old city man was killed early Wednesday in what authorities believe may have been a targeted shooting, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray said. 

Rodney Jordan was shot in the 700 block of Frelinghuysen Avenue around 5:12 am. He died less than a half hour later.

The investigation is active and ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-847-7432.