Newark Shooting: 10-Year-Old Boy and 21-Year-Old Woman Killed in Gun Violence

Tragic Shooting in Newark

• 💔 A shooting on Chancellor Avenue and Leslie Street in Newark resulted in the deaths of a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman.
• ⚡ Five people were shot in total on Saturday evening around 7:00 p.m.
• ⚠️ The suspects responsible for the shooting have not yet been apprehended.

Victims and Injuries

• 🧒 The deceased include a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman.
• 🤕 Three other victims, an 11-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man, and a 6-year-old man, sustained injuries and are recovering.
• 🏈 The 10-year-old boy was a player for the Westward Hawks youth football team.

Community Response and Investigation

• 📣 The community is outraged and calling for an end to gun violence.
• 💰 The Essex County Sheriff's Office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.
• 📹 Police have video footage of at least two suspects.
• 🏫 Newark Public Schools will provide grief counseling and support to students and staff.
• 🎙️ The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is scheduled to provide an update on the investigation.