Authorities Investigating Fatal Shooting in Union County

The Union County Prosecutor’s Office announced it is investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Union County Monday night.

The shooting occurred in Rahway on Monday night, June 8, authorities said. The victim was identified as 21-year-old Nigel Morton.

Rahway Police responded to a home in the 1200 block of Westfield Avenue at approximately 10:10 p.m. Monday and found Morton suffering from a gunshot wound, authorities said. He was rushed to University Hospital in Newark for emergency medical treatment, but succumbed to his injuries at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday.

The Union County Homicide Task Force and the Rahway Police Department, with the Union County Sheriff’s Office assisting, is investigating the homicide.

Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the fatal shooting of Morton to contact urged to contact Homicide Task Force Sgt. Joe Vendas at 908-358-3048 or Detective Brendan Sullivan at 908-966-0999.

The Union County Crime Stoppers also are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. If those with information would like to remain anonymous, tips can be given anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477).