Crime & Safety
Irvington Man Found With Fatal Gunshot Wounds In Newark
A late-night shooting in Newark claimed the life of an Irvington resident, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — A late-night shooting in Newark claimed the life of an Irvington resident on Tuesday, authorities said.
Newark police found Gregory Scott, 27, of Irvington, with gunshot wounds on the 100-block of Lehigh Avenue at 11:17 p.m., according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Scott was transported to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 11:40 p.m.
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No arrests have been made, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal shooting. 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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