Authorities in Essex County are investigating a shooting incident that killed a person and injured two others in Newark's Vailsburg section on Wednesday night.
A preliminary investigation by police indicated that at approximately 10:30 p.m., Newark and East Orange police departments responded to reports of shots fired in the vicinity of South Orange Avenue and Cedar Street.
Several police units arrived and found the individuals suffering multiple gunshot wounds, with one of the individuals severely injured at that location.
Two of the victims were rushed to University Hospital for treatment. The most seriously injured victim was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has confirmed with the RLS Metro Morning crew that they have launched an investigation into the homicide.
Authorities have not released a motive for the shooting.
The investigation is in its early stages.