Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. ORANGE, NJ Students were asked to stay in the building after a man was shot in the face nearby Orange High School. The shooting happened just as an elementary school was letting out down the street. It's certainly unusual for West Orange in general. Toni Yates has the story. Anyone with information on the shooting was asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at (877) TIPS-4EC, or (877) 847-7432. ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police are investigating a shooting in New Jersey that left one victim dead, according to authorities. The gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood near several schools, including the Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence on Lincoln Street. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, Vandals target 1960s R-32 Brightliner subway trains on farewell NYC tour, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Duncan was a sophomore at East Orange Campus High School. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream. I know the entire neighborhood was up in arms about it, made multiple calls. The teenage victim was rushed to the hospital but didn't survive. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, How Mayor Adams plans to deal with NYC mental health crisis, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Exclusive: Abuse at assisted living facility caught on camera, Teammate facing charges in crash that killed local UGA player, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. The victim was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:35 p.m. No arrests have been made, prosecutors said. A former standout Montclair High School wrestler was shot to death in Orange early Thursday, the Essex County Prosecutors Office said. They haven't released the name of the teenager who was killed. We're told the injury is not life threatening. Mark Scott, the coach for Prospect Prep Academy basketball team that Duncan played for said he was a good kid. Calls will be kept confidential. As CBS2's Tracee I've been tough on crime since day one and I will remain that way - investing in more police officers and getting illegal guns off the street. Now she can't help but think about the family who just lost their child. Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. Another victim was killed nearby According to police sources, the 16-year-old boy was shot four times in the A teenage boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. It happened just after 3 p.m. Monday as many of those schools were letting out for the day. Investigators say Letrell Duncan was shot multiple times at the corner of Lincoln Street and Park Avenue when gunfire erupted in a residential area near several schools. The CBS New York team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on CBSNewYork.com. The Orange shooting took place around 5:15 p.m. on the 500 block Scotland Road. ", "It's crazy," added Jensy Marcelin of Orange. Our young people are hurting. NEWARK, NJ Police and county homicide detectives continue their search today for the gunman who fatally shot a 25-year-old woman last week outside a ALSO READ | Man fatally stabbed on MTA Bronx bus, police still searching for suspects, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Toni Yates has the story. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. It's very sad for that family and I'm praying for them.". Police are not releasing any other information at this time, including what led up to the shooting. I feel lit. The gunfire erupted in a residential -- A New Jersey teenager died Monday after being shot in the head in East Orange. The investigators used a large floodlight to illuminate their work. WebFind NJ.com on Facebook. CBS2's Nick Caloway RELATED | Innocent bystander shot in leg during drive-by shooting in the Bronx. Green said he joins the community in mourning the terrible loss. turnpike shooting involving police and marshals under investigation: AG CBS Philadelphia 22:38 28-Feb-23 AGs Office Investigating Shooting at NJ Turnpikes Clara Barton Service Area New Jersey Attorney General (Press 0:57. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, Man fatally stabbed on MTA Bronx bus, police still searching for suspects, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. This shooting has shaken our community to its core, and collectively, we must come together to prioritize and protect our young people. No arrests Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force Tips Line at 1-877-847-7432, 1-877-TIPS-4EC, or the East Orange Police Department Tips Hotline at 973-266-5041. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports. Investigators say he was shot several times near several schools in East Orange. ". "We're losing our Black kids, and we have to do a better job in trying to get to them so they do not continue to take each other's lives.". A 16-year-old boy was shot four times by a suspect who took off. Three other people who were in the area were also shot. First published on September 27, 2022 / 5:24 PM. Parents are understandably worried about their kids' safety. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. On Thursday afternoon, at approximately 2:35 p.m, police responded to a call of a male shot on West 44th Street and 8th Avenue. ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A man in his 20s and a 2-year-old boy were killed in a shooting Orange, New Jersey Thursday afternoon. When Orange County Sheriffs deputies responded to a call at 1:07 a.m. Sunday about a shooting in the 7500 block of Fordham Creek Lane, they found three people shot, a news release said. It's difficult," she told Eyewitness News. This was a good kid. Authorities are still working to determine what led up the shooting. One person was killed in the East Orange shooting, which took place on Hilton Street, prosecutors said. Officers found the man was found in critical ESSEX COUNTY, NJ Three separate fatal shootings took place in Essex County on Wednesday, authorities said. They say the incident Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Police investigating after a man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. BREAKING NEWS AccuWeather Alert: Winter storm to bring snow and rain Full Story Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Two other people sustained non-fatal gunshot injuries. Essex County officials say police responded to a homicide on Oakwood Place in Orange on Wednesday night. Community activists throughout the region came together to the exact spot where a gunman shot the 16-year-old basketball standout dead as he walked home from school. Mr. Russell is a school custodian who works nearby. My heart is hurting for that mother now. They September 27, 2022 / 5:24 PM Skip to content. MORE NEWS | Vandals target 1960s R-32 Brightliner subway trains on farewell NYC tour. "Letrell was not a gang member, or a street kid, he was a basketball player," Scott said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Police say a potential suspect is in custody and a vehicle was been detained by Newark Police at an Exxon gas station at South Orange Avenue and Bergen Street in Newark. ORANGE, NJ Students were asked to stay in the building after a man was shot in the face nearby Orange High School. November 3, 2016 / 11:15 PM "You roll the dice every single day when you drop your kid off, when you do anything - especially now.". CNN An Orlando television reporter was among the dead in a shooting spree in Florida that killed three on Wednesday, while covering one of the shootings, police said. At least four people are dead, including a 9-year-old boy, in what authorities are calling a targeted attack in Orange, California. "Because she's scared, that's all," said fellow crossing guard Sandy Sanchez. As CBS2's Christine Sloan reported Tuesday, investigators are searching for the WEST ORANGE, N.J. - Police are investigating a shooting in West Orange Tuesday afternoon. ALSO READ | How Mayor Adams plans to deal with NYC mental health crisis, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. "You roll the dice every single day," said Amber Dorch. All Rights Reserved. It's difficult," she told Eyewitness News. "Someone said, 'Oh my God, they killed my son, oh my God!'" Mr. Russell is a school custodian who works nearby. Police Anything else is unacceptable. When Orange County Sheriffs deputies responded to a call at 1:07 a.m. Sunday about a shooting in the 7500 block of Fordham Creek Lane, they found three "We're losing our teenagers," he said. They sustained non-life-threatening injuries, prosecutors said. Meanwhile, residents told 1010 WINS' Samantha Liebman there is a lot of gang violence in the area. Details have not yet been released, but the incident happened at the corner of Chestnut Street and Watson Avenue, just outside of a laundromat. Check back for updates. The incident happened around 6:30 PM in front of 329 Park Avenue in East Orange. / CBS New York. This is breaking news. 16-year-old Letrell Duncan deserves more. Officials say it happened on Park Avenue just before 6 p.m. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating. Please enter valid email address to continue. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. Our young people are hurting. It's very sad for that family and I'm praying for them.". "If you come here at night, you've got to watch out. Police investigating shooting in West Orange, New Jersey. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. "I don't know why they would kill a little kid," said Jensy Marcelin or Orange. Authorities said anyone with information about the following incidents can contact the Essex County Prosecutors Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. A 16-year-old boy was shot four times by a suspect who took off. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. He heard the gunshots and saw the young man lying on the ground. East Orange Mayor Ted Green released a statement, that said in part: "Yesterday, a young man's life was brazenly cut short by a senseless act of violence that we will never normalize in our city. * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts, Exclusive: Abuse at assisted living facility caught on camera, Teammate facing charges in crash that killed local UGA player, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. All Rights Reserved. WebPolice identify 22-year-old man killed in Times Square shooting. They were treated at area hospitals, according to the prosecutor's office. "So it's hard. When officers arrived, they found Anton Douglas, 24, suffering from gunshot wounds. No descriptions of any suspect or suspects have been issued. He was identified Tuesday by the mayor as Letrell Duncan. "We're losing our teenagers," he said. They say the incident happened around 3 p.m. on Lincoln Street just as kids were being dismissed for the day. One person died in a quadruple shooting that took place in Irvington around 11 p.m., prosecutors said. The three other victims all suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds. Exclusive: Abuse at assisted living facility caught on camera, Teammate facing charges in crash that killed local UGA player, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. Puede cambiar la configuracin u obtener ms informacin pinchando en el siguiente enlace 38 super academyeducation conferences in europe 2023, LEGAL INNOVATION | Tu Agente Digitalizador, LEGAL GOV | Gestin Avanzada Sector Pblico, Sesiones Formativas Formacin Digital Personalizada, LEXPIRE | Calculadora de Plazos Procesales, houses to rent in nashville, tn under $800, jimmy johns triple chocolate chunk cookie recipe, the ultimate gift why was emily at the funeral, this program cannot be run in dos mode dosbox, blue circle around profile picture on imessage. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Sign up for Patch email newsletters. And so am I. We're told the injury is not life threatening. 0:00. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident. Investigators say the 16-year-old was shot multiple times at the corner of Lincoln Street and Park Avenue. Police investigating shooting in West Orange, New Jersey Police are investigating a shooting in West Orange, New Jersey. An Orange County man has been certified a world record-holder after visiting Disneyland nearly 3,000 times in a row. Dorch dropped off her child at school Tuesday morning. Police are investigating the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in Orange, N.J. early Sunday morning. ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- A police officer was shot in the leg Tuesday night in Orange, New Jersey. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A vigil was held for the 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed just after schools let out in East Orange last Monday. Parents are understandably worried about their kids' safety. First published on November 3, 2016 / 11:15 PM. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. "We heard 15 gunshots, and everybody had to get down and run and I mean, look for cover, because we didn't know where the shots were coming from," said one man who did not want to be identified. The investigation continues and no arrests have been made. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, Innocent bystander shot in leg during drive-by shooting in the Bronx, Woman killed when bullet goes through window of Queens home, teen son finds body, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. They say the incident happened around 3 p.m. on Lincoln Street just as kids were being dismissed for the day. Two police officers were shot in Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday by a suspect armed with a gun who fled to a nearby building, according to police and law enforcement officials. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office was working on a motive late Thursday. Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. Police say one teen is dead after a shooting took place on Monday - just a block away from an elementary and middle school in East Orange. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force Tips Line at 1-877-847-7432, 1-877-TIPS-4EC, or the East Orange Police Department Tips Hotline at 973-266-5041. Traditional African remembrances took place as members of his team listened. Please enter valid email address to continue. EOPD has increased patrols in our school corridors and we are taking aggressive action to ensure gun violence does not disrupt our community. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. / CBS New York. This shooting has shaken our community to its core, and collectively, we must come together to prioritize and protect our young people. 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