Man Who Died In West Orange Shooting Identified As Newark Resident

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A man who died after being shot in West Orange has been identified as a Newark resident, authorities announced Wednesday.

Another victim was also wounded by gunfire, and the shooter is still at large, according to a joint statement from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the West Orange Police Department.

Authorities released the following statement about the shooting, identifying the deceased man as Corington Valentin, 21, of Newark:

“On September 27 at 3:23 p.m., police were notified of a shooting on the 100-block of Watson Avenue in West Orange. Responding officers found Valentin suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center [in Livingston] and pronounced dead at 11:37 p.m. Another male victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound, but he survived.”

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, along with Crime Scene Investigations Bureau, 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.

West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi issued a statement about the shooting on Tuesday, saying that additional updates on the well-being of the victims and the progress of the investigation will be provided. Read More: 2 People Shot In West Orange, 1 Dies: Authorities

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