7 Victims In 2 Newark Shootings, 1 Dies: Authorities

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are investigating two shootings that took place on Tuesday. Multiple victims were involved and one died from their injuries, authorities said.

The first shooting took place just before 4 p.m. Police responded to a Shot Spotter notification on the 700-block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. A man and two women were shot, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.

The male victim died. The injuries to the two females did not appear to be life-threatening, police said.

SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE SHOOTING

Five minutes later, police responded to the 200-block of South Orange Avenue on a Shot Spotter notification involving four injured people, authorities said.

Four males were hurt in the shooting. None of the injuries appear life-threatening, police said.

Newark police and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating both shootings and are pursuing all active leads, authorities said Tuesday afternoon.

Anyone with information about these incidents can call the department's 24hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877695-4867). Anonymous tips can also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through its smartphone app.

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