Jenkins said government officials need to step up efforts to stop the rising violence. Duncan's family is trying to come to the reality of the loss of their son. UPDATE: Male Shot Dead on Park Avenue in East Orange. "You roll the dice every single day when you drop your kid off when you do anything - especially now.". He heard the gunshots and saw the young man lying on the ground. Duncan was shot four times around 3:15 p.m. in East Orange and died at University Hospital in Newark about a half hour later. 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. News never stops. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Mr. Russell is a school custodian who works nearby. Alrick Courten is his uncle. Authorities have not released the man's identity. Local newspaper covering news, sports, police, fire, and government issues for East Orange/Orange, NJ, 07017. 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, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police investigating after a man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. He held employees at gunpoint at the Investors Bank on Route 70 in Cherry Hill. Parents are understandably worried about their kids' safety. A day earlier, TSA agents detained an Indiana man with a disassembled 9mm handgun, ORANGE, NJ On Monday evening, police found a stolen car with a baby inside. Our young people are hurting. Anyone with information is asked to call the Essex County Prosecutors Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. It's very sad for that family and I'm praying for them.". Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Cherry assaulted a woman inside an apartment before the attack spilled into the hallway. The four-alarm fire started at about4:18 a.m. at 135 Amherst Street in East Orange NEWARK, NJ Two elderly tenants lost consciousness and collapsed, and nine other seniors became ill from an apparent carbon monoxide leak at a high-rise public housing apartment complex. in Essex County. East Orange Mayor Ted Green and Councilwoman Amy Lewis also issued statements in the wake of the shooting. What About Daily Shootings in Urban Areas? Authorities are still working to determine what led up to the shooting. By: Richard L. Smith East Orange Police officials are looking for suspects responsible for a shooting incident that injured three victims Tuesday afternoon. EAST ORANGE, NJ 13 HOURS AGO TAPinto.net The incident was so traumatizing, the school crossing guard that usually works on the corner where the shooting happened took Tuesday off. EOPD has increased patrols in our school corridors and we are taking aggressive action to ensure gun violence does not disrupt our community. Anthony G. Attrino may be reached at tattrino@njadvancemedia.com. 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. "You roll the dice every single day," said Amber Dorch. Unfortunately, ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - Lawpackage after law package has been voted on by state officials speaking to national issues of gun safety. 16-year-old Letrell Duncan deserves more. "Because she's scared, that's all," said fellow crossing guard Sandy Sanchez. This was the first National Night Out of its kind. EAST ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- An East Orange, New Jersey police officer was thanking his bulletproof vest Wednesday for saving his life. Green said he joins the community in mourning the terrible loss. After a long man hunt,Kendall Howard of East Orange was arrested Wednesday morning by Newark policeon two attempted murder MONTCLAIR, NJ -A fatal shooting in Montclair has claimed the life of a 23-year-old Montclair resident earlyFriday morning, law enforcement officials stated. East Orange city officials referred questions to the prosecutors office, which was leading the investigation. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead. It's difficult," she told Eyewitness News. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead. 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EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police investigating after a man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Surveillance video shows a crowd of school children hanging out and then they start running in an attempt to escape the gunfire. Authorities said anyone with. Both officers were in stable condition late Tuesday at University Hospital in Newark. The shootings took place in East Orange, Irvington and Orange, according to a spokesperson from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The shooting occurred just after 12 a.m. Police say they found . She will compete for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar on the 15th season of "RuPaul's Drag Race" London has been steadily raising her profile on social media. Police and Firefighters responded as thehouse on N. Munn Ave. the teen was shot in, was set ablaze. It's too much fighting, all that.". "I turned the corner and next thing you know I see a kid lay down on the ground with blood, bleeding," a 15-year-old witness said. While no one was hurt, several vehicles were crushed and trapped leaving motorist stranded. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. "Letrell was not a gang member, or a street kid, he was a basketball player," Scott said. I got to worry about my kids.". "Letrell was not a gang member, or a street kid, he was a basketball player," Scott said. This was a good kid. Posted Fri, Sep 23, 2022 at 9:18 am ET Reply A fatal shooting in Orange claimed the life of a 28-year-old Montclair resident on Thursday, authorities said. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. It happened just after 3 p.m. Monday as many of those schools were letting out for the day. Firefighter Orta, led a presentation to students on fire safety.
A man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. Like, you never catch Letrell without a smile on his face, always," friend Marquise Kindel said. A 23-year-old man was killed Sunday afternoon and two others wounded in a shooting in neighboring Bloomfield, authorities said. Each man survived, one released while the other two were kept for observation. "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. ", Asked how she herself feels, Sanchez replied, "The same, but I got to do my job. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- One person died in a stubborn, smoky three-alarm fire that tore through an apartment building in New Jersey early Friday. As soon as reports came in about EAST ORANGE, NJ - The saga of terrible accidents on Freeway Drive continues. A shooting left one person dead Monday in East Orange, the second homicide within two days in Essex County, officials said. A EAST ORANGE, NJ - Residents gathered at the Paul Robeson Stadium to celebrate National Night Out. "[On Monday], a young man's life was brazenly cut short by a senseless act of violence . EAST ORANGE/ORANGE, NJ - TAPinto EO/O has been actively reporting on the numerous fatalities, injuries, and unfortunate accidents along Freeway Drive West and East in the Oranges. Earlier this month, 16-year-old Letrell Duncan was fatally shot in East Orange as school was letting out for the day. November 5, 2014 / 5:07 PM / CBS New York. East Orange patrol units were dispatched to the 100-block of North Munn. To register complaints about emails from TAPinto.net, please email. Duncan was shot four times on Monday afternoon as three schools were letting out. 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. Speaking to witnesses and residents of the home a man who wishes to remain anonymous stated, "Alarms started going off and people started ORANGE, NJ - In preparation for National Fire Prevention Week 2022 (Oct. 9 - Oct. 15), the Orange Fire Department visited students at Scholars Academy today. The victim's name wasLetrell Duncan, a high-school basketball player at East Orange Campus High School. "People could see and hear shots were being fired, EAST ORANGE, NJ - Yesterday, parts of Newark were shut down as there was a man on Chancellor Ave. and Velsor on the roof of a building sniping officers. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. One was hit in the chest and two others in the legs. "We're losing our teenagers," he said. 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. All Rights Reserved. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. NJ State Police officials are investigating the cause of a crash that severely injured at least one victim on a highway in Essex County Sunday morning. "The mayor should be doing something, taking all of these guns off of the streets," Jenkins said. EAST ORANGE, NJ A shooting took place on N. Arlington and Park Ave. on July 8th. Sources tell Eyewitness News investigators are looking into whether the shots came from a passing car or a group walking near the teen. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tip line at1-877-TIPS-4ECor1-877-847-7432. 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. MORE: Police Make Arrest In Fatal Shooting Of Mother Of 4 Outside Jersey City Liquor Store Thaddues Williams, 37, of East Orange is charged in the suspected murder of Aieshia McFadden, 36, in . The CBS New York team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on CBSNewYork.com. The gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood near several schools, including the Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence on Lincoln Street. Now she can't help but think about the family who just lost their child. New Jersey; Essex County; East Orange News . 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. Mass Shootings? ", "We keep losing our young kids to senseless violence," Kindel said. The case began on May 31 with the report of a home invasion and sexual assault of a minor in Copyright 2023 TAP IP LLC, All rights reserved. And so am I. Both officers were in stable condition late Tuesday at University Hospital in Newark. On Friday, August 26, at 3:45 a.m., EAST ORANGE/ORANGE, NJ - This time last year, the state was only days away from experiencing extreme flooding as Tropical Storm Henri blew in dumping 9 inches of rain on parts of N.J.
Another Unfortunate Death on Monday. It happened just after 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, as many of those schools were letting out for the day. 1 EAST ORANGE, NJ Earlier this month, a 16-year-old high school student was shot in East Orange as he left school for the day. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, 16-year-old Letrell Duncan was fatally shot in East Orange, New Jersey mom on mission for answers about possible cancer cluster school, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). The tragedy unfolded on Lincoln Street near Park, where Josephine Jenkins had just picked up her daughter from school. Traditional African remembrances took place as members of his team listened. Three men and one woman were shot in Jersey City near Bergen and Virginia Avenue around 10:10 p.m., according to officials. "You roll the dice every single day," said Amber Dorch. 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