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Update: Authorities Identify Newark Man Killed in South Ward Shooting

Newark

Authorities have identified the 27-year-old man who was shot and killed Monday.

Police responded to the 900 block of South 19th Street, Monday around 4:40 a.m. for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers found Darnell Moody, of Newark, injured.

He was rushed to University Hospital by taxi cab where he was pronounced dead at approximately 12:20 p.m. the same day.

The motive of the shooting remains under investigation.

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