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Authorities Identify Fatal Newark South Ward Shooting Victim

Newark New Jersey

An overnight fatal shooting in Newark's South Ward has authorities investigating. 

A spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutors' Office identified the victim as 32-year-old Rajohn Ridley of Newark.

Authorities said officers responded to the the 200 block Lyons Ave. a little after 9:30 p.m where they found Ridley struck by gunfire. Ridley was rushed to the hospital where authorities said he died shortly after 10 p.m. 

The investigation is active and ongoing authorities said.