The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the death of a cab driver who was shot dead early Saturday morning in Newark.
The body of Rochenel Guerrier, 49, was found when police responded to what they thought was a motor vehicle accident on Mt. Prospect Avenue.
When emergency medical personnel removed the cab driver to offer medical aid, they found he had been shot.
Police said Guerrier, 49, is a married father of three living in Irvington. He had been employed by the Family Service cab company for approximately six months.
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The investigation continues.
If you have any information about the incident, you can call the 24-hour anonymous tip line at 877-NWK-TIPS or 877-NWK-GUNS.
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