Prominent New Jersey prosecutor and frequent MSNBC guest 'shot himself in the head under a highway overpass'



John J. Fahy reportedly shot himself in the head on a sidewalk along Route 17 in New Jersey

A prominent New Jersey prosecutor reportedly committed suicide beneath a highway overpass Wednesday afternoon.

John J. Fahy, who has made frequent television appearances on major networks as a legal analyst, walked from his home to Route 17 south in East Rutherford and shot himself in the head on a sidewalk, according to NorthJersey.com .

His body was discovered around 5 p.m. by two boys who were walking in the area, according to Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli, who held a press conference on the death.



A handgun and cell phone were found next to his body.



Authorities believe the single gunshot wound to his head was self-inflicted and they do not suspect foul play.

Fahy, who was 58 and married, is a former Bergen County prosecutor who also served as an assistant U.S. attorney.

Fahy's wife, Ann, was apparently at work in New York City when authorities contacted her and notified her of her husband's death.



His body was discovered around 5 p.m. by two boys who were walking in the area. A handgun and cell phone were found next to his body

'Jay was someone all of us knew, so it comes as a surprise and a shock to all of us here,' Molinelli said. 'He was known as a good lawyer and someone who was well liked in the community.'

The death is being investigated by the prosecutor's office. There is still no known motive, according to Molinelli.



'Even though there is no evidence of foul play, one has to wonder why a person like Mr. Fahy would bring himself to this,' Molinelli said.