Crime & Safety
Newark Teen Dies In Shooting; Police Investigation Launched
A 17-year-old Newark resident died in a shooting on 14th Avenue, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — A 17-year-old Newark resident died in a shooting on 14th Avenue on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Nasir Clayton of Newark, was fatally shot around 12:52 p.m. on the 300-block of 14th Avenue. Emergency responders transported him to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:37 p.m., according to a joint statement from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Department of Public Safety.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the shooting, authorities said.
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No arrests have been made as of Friday morning. 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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