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Update: Newark Man, 59, Killed in Early Morning Shooting Identified

Newark New Jersey

Police have identified man killed early this morning in Newark.

Police responded to the 300 block of North 12th Street at approximately 1:52 a.m. for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, police found Jesus Santi suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:40 a.m.

The shooting remains under investigations by the prosecutor's office.

No arrests in connection with the shooting have been made.

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