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UPDATE: Gunman Shoots Man Dead in Newark’s South Ward

Newark

Essex County authorities announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal shooting of James Hall, 30, of Newark.

According to police, on Friday, Oct. 8 Hall suffered a gunshot wound in an apartment building on Keer Avenue in Newark.

EMS pronounced Hall dead at the scene at 5:25 p.m.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432