Irvington man shot to death at a 39th Street home

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the fatal shooting of Maurice Stevens Jr., 37, of Irvington, according to a Sept. 15 press release from the prosecutor’s office.

Stevens was shot Saturday, Sept. 12, at approximately 11:46 p.m. at a residence on 39th Street in Irvington. Stevens was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Sunday, Sept. 13, at approximately 12:34 a.m.

No arrests have been. The investigation is active and ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.