2 Fatalities In Newark: Stabbing Victim Dies, Deadly Assault

NEWARK, NJ -- Two separate fatalities were reported in Newark on Friday, authorities said.

According to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, police were notified about an assault on the 100-block of North Munn Avenue at 7 p.m.

The officers found Amin Abdul-Aziz, 43, of Newark, "suffering from injuries." The nature of those injuries wasn't disclosed in a statement from prosecutors.

Abdul-Aziz was taken to University Hospital in Newark and pronounced dead at 7:48 p.m. An investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made as of Sunday, authorities said.

STABBING

Newark police responded to a report of a stabbing on the 800-block of South Orange Avenue at 8:29 p.m.

Police found Sharod Gully, 52, of Newark, suffering from apparent stab wounds. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark and pronounced dead at 9:21 p.m.

A police investigation continues, authorities said. No arrests have been made as of Saturday.

Authorities said anyone with information about either fatality can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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