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Man Found at Earlier Newark's South Ward Shooting Scene Shot Dead

Newark

The fourth shooting of the evening has resulted in the second homicide around the city according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

An earlier shooting that happened in the 100 block of Mapes Ave. had one person rushed to University Hospital suffering injury from gunfire.

A thorough canvas of the area had authorities locate another male shooting victim suffering fatal injuries near the original shooting scene.

It is not immediately known if the earlier shooting and the fatal shooting is connected at the time.

This is the third homicide in the city in less than 24-hours.

Details are developing and we hope to have additional information as soon as authorities provide.

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