Hearts Shatter Over East Orange Man's Killing

A 37-year-old man was shot dead in East Orange overnight, authorities said.

Melja Oliver
Photo Credit: *Laron Cook Facebook*

"One thing about Melja Oliver he showed everyone love and gave people their flowers while they were here ♒️♒️♒️ smh . Until we meet again bro."
Photo Credit: *Shaimynn Brown Facebook*

Real Brother From The Day I Met Him ! Cut From A Different Cloth…The Last time you reached out was very motivational .Imma keep in mind what we barked about! All Love My Dawg God must need you on the other side 💔👑"
Photo Credit: *Last Hope*

06/03/2022 4:37 p.m.

Melja T. Oliver was found with gunshot wounds lying on the sidewalk on the 500 block of Main Street in East Orange around 12:50 a.m. Friday, June 3, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, said.

He was rushed to University Hospital in Newark where he pronounced dead at 1:31 a.m.

Childhood and neighborhood friends mourned Oliver's loss on Facebook.

"Melja Oliver I will not put RIP I will say I love you bro forever nothing but greatness this just can’t be real," another added. "🙏🙏🙏❤️♥️💙💜 you will forever be in my heart dammmmmm."

The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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