Authorities are still working to determine what led up the shooting. / CBS New York. Todos los derechos reservados. All Rights Reserved. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports. And so am I. Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. Our young people are hurting. Parents are understandably worried about their kids' safety. Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced Wednesday that the Essex County Sheriff's Crime Stoppers Program is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible. "Because she's scared, that's all," said fellow crossing guard Sandy Sanchez. "It's scary, said Annette Bogle, East Orange. Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced Wednesday that the Essex County Sheriff's Crime Stoppers Program is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible. WebFind NJ.com on Facebook. It has to stop. EOPD has increased patrols in our school corridors and we are taking aggressive action to ensure gun violence does not disrupt our community. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Police As CBS2's Tracee Carrasco reported, the Essex County Prosecutor's office said the shooting took place at 234 Cleveland St., between Alden and Washington streets, just after 3 p.m. Investigators say he was shot several times near several schools in East Orange. It's certainly unusual for West Orange in general. 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. Police investigating shooting in West Orange, New Jersey Police are investigating a shooting in West Orange, New Jersey. 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 Essex County officials say police responded to a homicide on Oakwood Place in Orange on Wednesday night. They sustained non-life-threatening injuries, prosecutors said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Gunfire broke out just As CBS2's Christine Sloan reported Tuesday, investigators are searching for the Dorch dropped off her child at school Tuesday morning. "If you come here at night, you've got to watch out. Mr. Russell is a school custodian who works nearby. They were treated at area hospitals, according to the prosecutor's office. He was identified Tuesday by the mayor as Letrell Duncan. "You roll the dice every single day when you drop your kid off when you do anything - especially now.". We're told the injury is not life threatening. Authorities are still working to determine what led up to the shooting. Another victim was killed in the Orange shooting, which took place around 5:18 p.m. on the 500-block of Scotland Road, prosecutors said. Other neighbors heard the gunshots and ran for safety. 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. They say the incident happened around 3 p.m. on Lincoln Street just as kids were being dismissed for the day. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. The gunfire erupted in a residential Mark Scott, the coach for Prospect Prep Academy basketball team that Duncan played for said he was a good kid. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office was working on a motive late Thursday. September 27, 2022 / 5:24 PM "I'm having a hard time this morning. Now she can't help but think about the family who just lost their child. More information, including the identity of the victim, wasnt immediately available. MORE NEWS | Woman killed when bullet goes through window of Queens home, teen son finds body, * 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'. ORANGE, NJ Students were asked to stay in the building after a man was shot in the face nearby Orange High School. RELATED | Innocent bystander shot in leg during drive-by shooting in the Bronx. All Rights Reserved. I feel lit. ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Prosecutors say a shooting in northern New Jersey left one person dead and three others wounded. "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. The incident happened around 6:30 PM in front of 329 Park Avenue in East Orange. Now she can't help but think about the family who just lost their child. Anything else is unacceptable. / CBS New York. WebT: 02743.899.588 0985.173.317 Ms Hng 0908.131.884 Mr Quyn 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. First published on September 27, 2022 / 5:24 PM. The shootings took place in East Orange, Irvington and Orange, according to a spokesperson from the Essex County Prosecutors Office. "You roll the dice every single day when you drop your kid off, when you do anything - especially now.". Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Another victim was killed in the Orange shooting, which took place around 5:18 p.m. on the 500-block of Scotland Road, prosecutors said. * 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'. This shooting has shaken our community to its core, and collectively, we must come together to prioritize and protect our young people. 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'. He told Caloway one person was killed here today. "The violence doesn't have to go that far to kill a little kid.". Our young people are hurting. They say the incident Police investigating shooting in West Orange, New Jersey. "It's not right for him to lay here with his face in the rain, and take his last breath right here, where we're standing on, we have to do something, we can just talk, talk and talk, we have to do something," Alrick Courten said. 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. 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. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. One person died in a quadruple shooting that took place in Irvington around 11 p.m., prosecutors said. ". EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. 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. "I'm having a hard time this morning. Each involved a male victim. We're told the injury is not life threatening. Sign up for Patch email newsletters. 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. Toni Yates has the story. Payano said. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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 Less than a mile away on Burnside Street, fire crews extinguished a burning sedan that may have been involved in the shooting. 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 Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident. "We're losing our teenagers," he said. The Orange shooting took place around 5:15 p.m. on the 500 block Scotland Road. WEST ORANGE, N.J. - Police are investigating a shooting in West Orange Tuesday afternoon. For some, the sadness turned to anger and pain, WCBS 880's Alex Silverman reported. A 16-year-old boy was shot four times by a suspect who took off. ", Asked how she herself feels, Sanchez replied, "The same, but I got to do my job. As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, investigators from West Orange -- A New Jersey teenager died Monday after being shot in the head in East Orange. 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. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Parents are understandably worried about their kids' safety. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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. 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. A member of the township council also happened to be in the area. Si contina navegando, consideramos que acepta su uso. As CBS2's Tracee 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. As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, investigators from West Orange Police and the Essex County Prosecutor's office are processing the scene and looking for evidence. The investigation continues and no arrests have been made. 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. The gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood near several schools, including the Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence on Lincoln Street. But we also are investing in positive opportunities for our young people to mitigate the systemic pressures and disparities that put our youth at risk. The man said the shooting happened outside the home. Orange County deputies said the nine-year-old girl and her mom were both shot inside a home, not far from where Spectrum News 13's journalist were shot, and 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. 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. "Letrell was not a gang member, or a street kid, he was a basketball player," Scott said. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. / CBS New York. An Orange County man has been certified a world record-holder after visiting Disneyland nearly 3,000 times in a row. EOPD has increased patrols in our school corridors and we are taking aggressive action to ensure gun violence does not disrupt our community. Police were called to gunfire around 5:15 p.m. on the 500 block of Scotland Road, where officers found Anton Douglas wounded, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Police are investigating a shooting in New Jersey that left one victim dead, according to authorities. Officers found the man was found in critical A teenage boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. Residents told CBS2 the victims are related. ORANGE, NJ Students were asked to stay in the building after a man was shot in the face nearby Orange High School. ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police are investigating a shooting in New Jersey that left one victim dead, according to authorities. My son says he's a good kid. "You roll the dice every single day," said Amber Dorch. August 25, 2021 / 7:53 AM Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. First published on August 25, 2021 / 7:53 AM. Officials say it happened on Park Avenue just before 6 p.m. This was a good kid. According to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, Davon Jones, 17, of Orange, was shot and taken to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 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. ALSO READ | How Mayor Adams plans to deal with NYC mental health crisis, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. It happened near Elm and Hillyer streets, not far from the police station. The West Orange Police Department says the series of events began after 3 p.m. at the Krauszer's convenience store at 12 South Valley Road in West Orange. 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