Man Found Dead With Head Trauma, Gashes Prompts Homicide Investigation In Newark: Prosecutor

Police in Newark are investigating the death of a 40-year-old found with head trauma and lacerations in broad daylight, they said.

Cecilia Levine

01/27/2024 1:56 p.m.

Michael Castro, a city resident, was found by officers responding to a service call on the 100 block of Stone Street around 12:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.

Castro was outside suffering from head trauma and lacerations, and pronounced dead at the scene at 12:53 p.m., police said.

The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.

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