Accused Shooter, Victims Identified In Deadly Newark Shooting

NEWARK, NJ — Authorities have identified two of the victims and the accused shooter involved in a deadly multiple shooting that took place in Newark last week.

Gunfire left three people dead and another wounded in the city on May 3, including an 8-year-old child. Read More: 3 Dead After 'Tragic' Shooting In Newark, Including Child (UPDATED)

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office said Newark police responded to a 9-1-1 call about a shooting inside a home on the 300-block of Johnson Avenue at 8:34 p.m. When police entered the residence, they found a man dead from a gunshot wound and a boy who had been struck by gunfire. The child was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 9:14 p.m.

On Friday, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office identified the adult victim as Wyleek Shaw, 27 of Newark. Authorities declined to identify the child because of his age.

A third victim, an adult male later identified as Tajion Simmons, 24, of Fords, also suffered a gunshot wound and was treated at Beth Israel Medical Center for non-fatal injuries, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

Meanwhile, police encountered an adult male with a gun running away from the home where the victims had been shot. Several officers engaged in a foot pursuit, and two fired their weapons, fatally wounding the man.

The suspect was identified on Friday as Everette Rand, 29, of Newark.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force continues to investigate the deaths. No arrests have been made as of Friday.

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

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