Then at around 11 p.m, someone was gunned down on the 800 block of 18th Avenue in Irvington, officials said. My son says he's a good kid. The gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood near several schools, including the Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence on Lincoln Street. The. All Rights Reserved. (EAST ORANGE, NJ) - The first shooting occurred Wednesday, June 3 rd. "We're losing our Black kids, and we have to do a better job in trying to get to them so they do not continue to take each other's lives.". The tragedy unfolded on Lincoln Street near Park, where Josephine Jenkins had just picked up her daughter from school. Meanwhile, the heartbroken family is planning a funeral and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help them out. The building burned EAST ORANGE, NJ - Naeem Jackson, 22, of East Orange, New Jersey, is charged in a four-count complaint with Hobbs Act violence in furtherance of a planned robbery, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, conspiracy to use a firearm during a crime of violence and possessing a firearm as a ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - A24-year-old Belleville man was arrested Friday, June 3 after an investigation by the Clifton Police Department and thePassaic County Prosecutors Office Sexual Investigations Unit. As CBS2's . A shooting left one person dead Monday in East Orange, the second homicide within two days in Essex County, officials said. "I'm having a hard time this morning. Students got to check out the fire truck and learn directly from the NEWARK, NJ Two men are dead, the victims of shootings that happened seven minutes apart and five miles away from each other early Saturday, according to the Essex County Prosecutors Office. And so am I. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? A male neighbor intervened and was stabbed by Cherry, authorities said. Now she can't help but think about the family who just lost their child. NJ State Police officials are investigating the cause of a crash that severely injured at least one victim on a highway in Essex County Sunday morning. EAST ORANGE/ORANGE, NJ - TAPinto EO/O has been actively reporting on the numerous fatalities, injuries, and unfortunate accidents along Freeway Drive West and East in the Oranges. News never stops. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and found two vehicles overturned over the guardrail. Duncan was a sophomore at East Orange Campus High School. Smith is not the first one to be killed while trying to navigate the multi-lane highway. East Orange Mayor Ted Green released a statement, that said in part: "Yesterday, a young man's life was brazenly cut short by a senseless act of violence that we will never normalize in our city. All Rights Reserved. EAST ORANGE, N.J. -- Friends are mourning the death of a 16-year-old, described as a talented basketball star and an all-around terrific person. 1 EAST ORANGE, NJ Earlier this month, a 16-year-old high school student was shot in East Orange as he left school for the day. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A vigil was held for the 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed just after schools let out in East Orange last Monday. The blaze broke out around 12:30 a.m. at . "We're losing our Black kids, and we have to do a better job in trying to get to them so they do not continue to take each other's lives.". "We got to stop it now, because it's going to be someone else. A preliminary investigation indicated that at approximately 5:45 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired near 411 Park Avenue, Upon arrival, police found a male . "People could see and hear shots were being fired, EAST ORANGE, NJ - Yesterday, parts of Newark were shut down as there was a man on Chancellor Ave. and Velsor on the roof of a building sniping officers. Updated on: October 4, 2022 / 6:45 PM "Scary, it's really scary. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced Wednesday that the Essex County Sheriff's Crime Stoppers Program is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible. Man slashed in face inside apartment building in Brooklyn, 3 women shot while attending outdoor gathering in Queens, 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv, Ukraine, including children. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police investigating after a man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. Police found the woman, identified as Juan Sharonda Fonrose of East Orange, with gunshot wounds outside a commercial EAST ORANGE, NJ - Like a scene from a western, shots riddled the block of 18th Streetand Eaton Place, injuring three men. Investigators still don't know if Duncan was the intended target. A man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. Luxx Noir London is a 23-year-old performer from East Orange, New Jersey. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? By: News 12 Staff. While no one was hurt, several vehicles were crushed and trapped leaving motorist stranded. "It's not right for him to lay here with his face in the rain, and take his last breath right here, where we're standing on, we have to do something, we can just talk, talk and talk, we have to do something," Alrick Courten said. 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Lee was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where she was pronounced dead at 3:26 a.m., according to police. Calls will be kept confidential. / CBS New York. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force Tips Line at 1-877-847-7432, 1-877-TIPS-4EC, or the East Orange Police Department Tips Hotline at 973-266-5041. Support NJ.com, Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. 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But we also are investing in positive opportunities for our young people to mitigate the systemic pressures and disparities that put our youth at risk. Mayor Ted Green released a statement, that said in part: "Yesterday, a young man's life was brazenly cut short by a senseless act of violence that we will never normalize in our city. This shooting has shaken our community to its core, and collectively, we must come together to prioritize and protect our young people. This was a good kid. EAST ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- An East Orange, New Jersey police officer was thanking his bulletproof vest Wednesday for saving his life. in Essex County. Just after school let out at EAST ORANGE, NJ - Reports are coming into TAPinto EO/O about a male teenager who was shot and killed. Essex County prosecutors are leading the investigation and are still looking for the suspect. Mark Scott, the coach for Prospect Prep Academy basketball team that Duncan played for said he was a good kid. The incident was so traumatizing, the school crossing guard that usually works on the corner where the shooting happened took Tuesday off. Earlier this month, 16-year-old Letrell Duncan was fatally shot in East Orange as school was letting out for the day. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating. It happened just after 3 p.m. Monday as many of those schools were letting out for the day. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Authorities said anyone with. EOPD has increased patrols in our school corridors and we are taking aggressive action to ensure gun violence does not disrupt our community. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). The. Toni Yates has the story. The first shooting, at 3:15 a.m., claimed the life of 36-year-old Altariq Johnson, who policefound EAST ORANGE, NJ - The East Orange Community was shaken when gun violence claimed the life of a 16-year-old high school basketball player inon Monday. Posted Fri, Sep 23, 2022 at 9:18 am ET Reply A fatal shooting in Orange claimed the life of a 28-year-old Montclair resident on Thursday, authorities said. "Letrell was not a gang member, or a street kid, he was a basketball player," Scott said. (Shutterstock) ESSEX COUNTY, NJ A. It's difficult," she told Eyewitness News. ". Josiah Wade, 22, of Newark, was charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said last week. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A vigil was held for the 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed just after schools let out in East Orange last Monday. "It's scary, said Annette Bogle, East Orange. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. The two-vehicle collision happened around 1:05 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway near exit 147 in East Orange. This story is still developing. The case began on May 31 with the report of a home invasion and sexual assault of a minor in Copyright 2023 TAP IP LLC, All rights reserved. MORE: Police Make Arrest In Fatal Shooting Of Mother Of 4 Outside Jersey City Liquor Store Thaddues Williams, 37, of East Orange is charged in the suspected murder of Aieshia McFadden, 36, in . ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, How Mayor Adams plans to deal with NYC mental health crisis, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. And last weekend, another victim was killed just two. Anyone with information is asked to call the Essex County Prosecutors Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. It's very sad for that family and I'm praying for them.". A EAST ORANGE, NJ - Residents gathered at the Paul Robeson Stadium to celebrate National Night Out. News never stops. Like, you never catch Letrell without a smile on his face, always," friend Marquise Kindel said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. In addition to murder, the defendant is charged with attempted EAST ORANGE, NJ - On Wilcox Ave. in East Orange, between 1to3 o'clock,a truck exploded in a driveway causing three multi-family houses to catch fire. She will compete for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar on the 15th season of "RuPaul's Drag Race" London has been steadily raising her profile on social media. A 32-year-old Essex County woman died Tuesday after she was found shot in East Orange, authorities said. The thief must have gotten the surprise of theirlife when they noticed a baby in the back seat and abandoned the car. All these parents are scared," Jenkins said. East Orange 10/21/22 7:37pm. Orange is primarily downhill with avalley for rain water to settle, EAST ORANGE, NJ - A beloved retired police Captain from East Orange was laid to rest today, as the police department and community mourned the loss ofBerkely E. Jest alongside his family. The teenager was pronounced dead at the hospital. A preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 3:01 p.m., East Orange Police responded to reports of shots fired near 455 Park Avenue. The collapse occurred overnight while residents were sleeping. A teenage boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. Dorch dropped off her child at school Tuesday morning. Duncan's family is trying to come to the reality of the loss of their son. Jun 04, 2022, 1:25pmUpdated on Jun 04, 2022. The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Springdale Avenue, according to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas S. Fennelly, of the Essex County Prosecutors Office Homicide and Major Crimes Units. Officials say it happened on Park Avenue just before 6 p.m. Investigators say the 16-year-old was shot multiple times at the corner of Lincoln Street and Park Avenue. Each man survived, one released while the other two were kept for observation. A 23-year-old man was killed Sunday afternoon and two others wounded in a shooting in neighboring Bloomfield, authorities said. Both officers were in stable condition late Tuesday at University Hospital in Newark. A robber pointing a handgun made off with a similarly sizable grab -- $74,000 -- in Moorestown. Mark Scott, the coach for Prospect Prep Academy basketball team that Duncan played for said he was a good kid. The smell of a burning building is still present in and around the Prospect St. and Park Ave. area. A 32-year-old Essex County woman died Tuesday after she was found shot in East Orange, authorities said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests had been made as of Friday afternoon. ALSO READ | New Jersey mom on mission for answers about possible cancer cluster school, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts, Man slashed in face inside apartment building in Brooklyn, 3 women shot while attending outdoor gathering in Queens, 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv, Ukraine, including children. "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jenkins said government officials need to step up efforts to stop the rising violence. Mass Shootings? Firefighter Orta, led a presentation to students on fire safety. Duncan was shot four times around 3:15 p.m. in East Orange and died at University Hospital in Newark about a half hour later. I feel lit. Massive search for gunman accused of shooting 2 Newark cops continues into 2nd day 100% Left coverage: 1 sources The alleged shooter, Kendall Howard, 30, of East Orange, escaped after the officers returned fire. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. It has to stop. Local newspaper covering news, sports, police, fire, and government issues for East Orange/Orange, NJ, 07017. Today between 2 pm and 3 pm, a car was in a collision and ran into a light pole NEWARK, NJ A young up-and-coming rap music artist died at University Hospital on Wednesday, a day he got shot in the head on South Orange Avenue, according to the Essex County Prosecutors Office. It's difficult," she told Eyewitness News. Now she can't help but think about the family who just lost their child. All Rights Reserved. Thaddues Williams, 39, who previously pleaded guilty to the fatal shooting of Aieshia McFadden on Dec. 4, 2020, must serve at least 17 years before becoming eligible for parole. Born and raised in Newark, N.J. to Louis and Lee Ethel (nee: Farewell) Jest, he would later settle in EAST ORANGE/ORANGE, NJ - A car portcollapsed in Orange over the weekend. He was identified Tuesday by the mayor as Letrell Duncan. An unidentified male, 16, has also been charged. The CBS New York team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on CBSNewYork.com. He heard the gunshots and saw the young man lying on the ground. The Essex County Prosecutors Office are on the scene investigating a deadly shooting in East Orange at this time. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead. Local leaders say they've been in talks for years about several infrastructure improvements here. Calls will be kept confidential. ALSO READ | How Mayor Adams plans to deal with NYC mental health crisis, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. On Thursday, Aaron passed away at University Hospital where he was originally brought to for his injuries. East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green put out a statement, saying, "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. Freeway Drive in East Orange and Orange, New Jersey recently claimed the life of Carl Smith. One was hit in the chest and two others in the legs. A preliminary investigation indicated that at approximately 5:45 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired near 411 Park Avenue, Upon arrival, police found a male victim shot multiple times at that location. "On Tuesday, March 15 at approximately 10:31 p.m., East Orange police were dispatched to Hilton Street in East Orange, where they discovered Dessin on the ground suffering from an apparent . UPDATE: Irvington Township Man Fatally Shot on Park Avenue in East Orange . New Jersey; Essex County; East Orange News . An 18-year-old boy was shot in the chest, a 21-year-old man was near his stomach, a 33-year-old man was shot in the chest and a 36-year-old woman was shot in the neck, officials said. UPDATE: Male Shot Dead on Park Avenue in East Orange . "Everybody's scared. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, 16-year-old Letrell Duncan was fatally shot in East Orange, New Jersey mom on mission for answers about possible cancer cluster school, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Anything else is unacceptable. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. By: Richard L. Smith East Orange Police officials are looking for suspects responsible for a shooting incident that injured three victims Tuesday afternoon. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Follow him on Twitter @TonyAttrino. Traditional African remembrances took place as members of his team listened. Investigators say Letrell Duncan was shot multiple times at the corner of Lincoln Street and Park Avenue when gunfire erupted in a residential area near several schools. Three men and one woman were shot in Jersey City near Bergen and Virginia Avenue around 10:10 p.m., according to officials. A teenage boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. This was the first National Night Out of its kind. NEWARK, NJ Police and county homicide detectives continue their search today for the gunman who fatally shot a 25-year-old woman last week outside a Central Avenue business. They say the incident happened around 3 p.m. on Lincoln Street just as kids were being dismissed for the day. Another Unfortunate Death on Monday. "We're losing our teenagers," he said. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. "So it's hard. It's very sad for that family and I'm praying for them.". "I'm having a hard time this morning. Each involved a male victim. Officials say it happened on Park Avenue just before 6 p.m. November 5, 2014 / 5:07 PM / CBS New York. Video shows Letrell Duncan playing basketball with the Garden State Bounce. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. ", Asked how she herself feels, Sanchez replied, "The same, but I got to do my job. A shooting left one person dead Monday in East Orange, the second homicide within two days in Essex County, officials said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. It's too much killing. The gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood near several schools, including the Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence on Lincoln Street. "I turned the corner and next thing you know I see a kid lay down on the ground with blood, bleeding," a 15-year-old witness said. All rights reserved (About Us). Both officers were in stable condition late Tuesday at University Hospital in Newark. Authorities are still working to determine what led up the shooting. Our young people are hurting. "We're losing our teenagers," he said. Eleven tenants from the Stephen Crane Elderly Apartments on Cedar Lane in the North Ward were taken to two ORANGE, NJ Convicted killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, who is already serving 160 years in prison for killing three women and attempting to murder a fourth, has been charged in a new indictment for murdering a 15-year-old girl. EAST ORANGE, NJ 13 HOURS AGO TAPinto.net A man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. It happened just after 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, as many of those schools were letting out for the day. There were no immediate arrests in that slaying. Teen killed in gunfire as schools let out in East Orange, NJ 01:30 EAST ORANGE, N.J. -- Friends are mourning the death of a 16-year-old, described as a talented basketball star and an all-around . Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. I got to worry about my kids.". East Orange officials said units arrived and found two men and a female suffering non-life threatening bullet wounds after a vehicle pulled u. "You roll the dice every single day when you drop your kid off, when you do anything - especially now.". A 46-year-old New Jersey man was shot and killed Sunday evening in East Orange, officials said. Duncan was shot four times on Monday afternoon as three schools were letting out. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Teen killed in gunfire as schools let out in East Orange, NJ. EAST ORANGE, NJ Jaiden Stokes took second place in the shot put event to lead the East Orange Campus High School boys indoor track-and-field team at the Ocean Breeze Freedom Games on Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, N.Y. Stokes threw 42 feet, 2 1/2 inches. 16-year-old Letrell Duncan deserves more. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tip line at1-877-TIPS-4ECor1-877-847-7432. No injuries have been reported. Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced Wednesday that the Essex County Sheriff's Crime Stoppers Program is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force Tips Line at 1-877-847-7432, 1-877-TIPS-4EC, or the East Orange Police Department Tips Hotline at 973-266-5041. His team called him "one of the crown jewels" of their program, adding "We will dearly miss him.". Lewis is accused of shooting Traynham as the 59-year-old helped a woman unload groceries from her car outside his Chestnut Street apartment in East Orange on Sept. 18, according to an account. UPDATE: Male Shot Dead on Park Avenue in East Orange. This has been a major priority of Governor Murphy's as his administration often uses national buzzwords like "common sense gun legislation,""gun safety," "mass NEWARK, NJ An Illinois man is the second person arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport last week with a handgun found in his luggage on Thursday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said. The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Springdale Avenue,. Police say one teen is dead after a shooting took place on Monday - just a block away from an elementary and middle school in East Orange. Preliminary reports indicated residents who heard gunshots in the Amherst and Central Avenue area around 7:35 PM called. "He was a great basketball player, great person, individually, he was a great person, great speaker. "Because she's scared, that's all," said fellow crossing guard Sandy Sanchez. The vehicles EAST ORANGE, NJ - Aaryn Terry, a lifelong resident of East Orange was struck by a driver who fled the scene. Sources tell Eyewitness News investigators are looking into whether the shots came from a passing car or a group walking near the teen. Suggest one. "[On Monday], a young man's life was brazenly cut short by a senseless act of violence . Thank you for relying on us to provide the local news you can trust. "You roll the dice every single day," said Amber Dorch. The alleged shooter, Kendall Howard, 30, of East Orange, escaped after the officers returned fire. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. East Orange Mayor Ted Green and Councilwoman Amy Lewis also issued statements in the wake of the shooting. He heard the gunshots and saw the young man lying on the ground. He held employees at gunpoint at the Investors Bank on Route 70 in Cherry Hill. They haven't released the name of the teenager who was killed. Parents are understandably worried about their kids' safety. Neither do we. 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