The West Orange Police Department says the series of events began after 3 p.m. at the Krauszer's convenience store at 12 South Valley Road in West Orange. All Rights Reserved. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. They say the incident happened around 3 p.m. on Lincoln Street just as kids were being dismissed for the day. The victim was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:35 p.m. No arrests have been made, prosecutors said. The CBS New York team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on CBSNewYork.com. The teenage victim was rushed to the hospital but didn't survive. Police are investigating a shooting in New Jersey that left one victim dead, according to authorities. 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. He heard the gunshots and saw the young man lying on the ground. "This is a very dangerous area," another said. I got to worry about my kids.". 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. When Orange County Sheriffs deputies responded to a call at 1:07 a.m. Sunday about a shooting in the 7500 block of Fordham Creek Lane, they found three When officers arrived, As CBS2's Christine Sloan reported Tuesday, investigators are searching for the "Because she's scared, that's all," said fellow crossing guard Sandy Sanchez. (Previous coverage) CeFaan Kim has the latest details after an off-duty West Orange police officer was grazed by a bullet. RELATED | Innocent bystander shot in leg during drive-by shooting in the Bronx. ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Prosecutors say a shooting in northern New Jersey left one person dead and three others wounded. They "We heard 15 gunshots, and everybody had to get down and run and I mean, look for cover, because we didn't know where the shots were coming from," said one man who did not want to be identified. First published on August 25, 2021 / 7:53 AM. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Our young people are hurting. Residents were stunned Thursday night as investigators surrounded the home. For some, the sadness turned to anger and pain, WCBS 880's Alex Silverman reported. Dorch dropped off her child at school Tuesday morning. Police investigating after a man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. This shooting has shaken our community to its core, and collectively, we must come together to prioritize and protect our young people. There were "multiple victims at the scene," according to the Orange Police Department. Parents are understandably worried about their kids' safety. Please enter valid email address to continue. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating. He told Caloway one person was killed here today. Parents are understandably worried about their kids' safety. ", "it's sad to see a young person die again on the same corner, added East Orange resident Isaiah Williams. ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Prosecutors say a shooting in northern New Jersey left one person dead and three others wounded. They sustained non-life-threatening injuries, prosecutors said. He was identified Tuesday by the mayor as Letrell Duncan. Gunfire broke out just ORANGE, NJ Students were asked to stay in the building after a man was shot in the face nearby Orange High School. Mark Scott, the coach for Prospect Prep Academy basketball team that Duncan played for said he was a good kid. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Please enter valid email address to continue. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. "I'm having a hard time this morning. 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. Green said he joins the community in mourning the terrible loss. Meanwhile, residents told 1010 WINS' Samantha Liebman there is a lot of gang violence in the area. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. The gunfire erupted in a residential Please enter valid email address to continue. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports. Another victim was killed in the Orange shooting, which took place around 5:18 p.m. on the 500-block of Scotland Road, prosecutors said. Anyone with information on the shooting was asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at (877) TIPS-4EC, or (877) 847-7432. When Orange County Sheriffs deputies responded to a call at 1:07 a.m. Sunday about a shooting in the 7500 block of Fordham Creek Lane, they found three people shot, a news release said. It's very sad for that family and I'm praying for them.". Authorities say the injured officer may be able to make an identification of the suspect in custody. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. It's certainly unusual for West Orange in general. Authorities are still working to determine what led up to the shooting. 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. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Two other people sustained non-fatal gunshot injuries. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, Vandals target 1960s R-32 Brightliner subway trains on farewell NYC tour, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. When officers arrived, they found Anton Douglas, 24, suffering from gunshot wounds. WebPolice identify 22-year-old man killed in Times Square shooting. First published on November 3, 2016 / 11:15 PM. "Everybody's scared. On Thursday afternoon, at approximately 2:35 p.m, police responded to a call of a male shot on West 44th Street and 8th Avenue. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. Todos los derechos reservados. "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. We're told the injury is not life threatening. Exclusive: Abuse at assisted living facility caught on camera, Teammate facing charges in crash that killed local UGA player, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. Authorities said anyone with information about the following incidents can contact the Essex County Prosecutors Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Anything else is unacceptable. Check back for updates. September 27, 2022 / 5:24 PM He was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead. All Rights Reserved. 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 BREAKING NEWS AccuWeather Alert: Winter storm to bring snow and rain Full Story A former standout Montclair High School wrestler was shot to death in Orange early Thursday, the Essex County Prosecutors Office said. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Calls will be kept confidential. ALSO READ | Man fatally stabbed on MTA Bronx bus, police still searching for suspects, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. The man said the shooting happened outside the home. Another victim was killed nearby And so am I. Dorch dropped off her child at school Tuesday morning. Michael D. Cherry, 32, is charged with attempted murder in the ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A man in his 20s and a 2-year-old boy were killed in a shooting Orange, New Jersey Thursday afternoon. "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. "I don't know what I would do if that was my baby, very sad," one neighbor said. All Rights Reserved. Sign up for Patch email newsletters. The three other victims all suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The Orange shooting took place around 5:15 p.m. on the 500 block Scotland Road. CNN An Orlando television reporter was among the dead in a shooting spree in Florida that killed three on Wednesday, while covering one of the shootings, police said. * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts, Exclusive: Abuse at assisted living facility caught on camera, Teammate facing charges in crash that killed local UGA player, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. One person died in a quadruple shooting that took place in Irvington around 11 p.m., prosecutors said. 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. Exclusive: Abuse at assisted living facility caught on camera, Teammate facing charges in crash that killed local UGA player, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. Traditional African remembrances took place as members of his team listened. As CBS2's Tracee The Essex County Prosecutor's Office was working on a motive late Thursday. More information, including the identity of the victim, wasnt immediately available. Police were called to gunfire around 5:15 p.m. on the 500 block of Scotland Road, where officers found Anton Douglas wounded, Acting Essex County Prosecutor As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, investigators from West Orange Exclusive: Abuse at assisted living facility caught on camera, Teammate facing charges in crash that killed local UGA player, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. Gunfire broke out just before 10 p.m. Thursday in Orange on Taylor Street. Alrick Courten is his uncle. ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A man in his 20s and a 2-year-old boy were killed in a shooting Orange, New Jersey Thursday afternoon. Police are investigating the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in Orange, N.J. early Sunday morning. Less than a mile away on Burnside Street, fire crews extinguished a burning sedan that may have been involved in the shooting. Police investigating shooting in West Orange, New Jersey Police are investigating a shooting in West Orange, New Jersey. This is a developing story. Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. Details have not yet been released, but the incident happened at the corner of Chestnut Street and Watson Avenue, just outside of a laundromat. "That's my best friend and he will always be my best friend, know that," another said. They say an off-duty West Orange Police officer suffered a non-life-threatening injury during an attempt to intervene in a robbery at the store. 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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. Calls will be kept confidential. WEST ORANGE, N.J. - Police are investigating a shooting in West Orange Tuesday afternoon. Two police officers were shot in Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday by a suspect armed with a gun who fled to a nearby building, according to police and law enforcement officials. Green said he joins the community in mourning the terrible loss. "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.". 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. Toni Yates has the story. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident. Duncan was a sophomore at East Orange Campus High School. 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