Crime & Safety
Fatal Shooting In Newark Claims Life Of 39-Year-Old Man: Prosecutors
A fatal shooting claimed the life of a Newark resident, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — A fatal shooting claimed the life of a 39-year-old man in Newark last week, authorities announced Sunday.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of Newark resident Ralph Harris.
Newark police received a report about a shooting on the 100-block of Brookdale Avenue at 6:43 p.m. on Friday. Officers found Harris outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 8:31 p.m.
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No arrests have been made as of Sunday. 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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