East Orange Mayor Ted Green and Councilwoman Amy Lewis also issued statements in the wake of the shooting. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. By: News 12 Staff. Lee was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where she was pronounced dead at 3:26 a.m., according to police. EOPD has increased patrols in our school corridors and we are taking aggressive action to ensure gun violence does not disrupt our community. A EAST ORANGE, NJ - Residents gathered at the Paul Robeson Stadium to celebrate National Night Out. It's difficult," she told Eyewitness News. A 46-year-old New Jersey man was shot and killed Sunday evening in East Orange, officials said. EAST ORANGE, NJ A fatal shooting took place in East Orange shortly after midnight on Monday, authorities said. Officials say it happened on Park Avenue just before 6 p.m. Developing, Subscribe and get full access to Ground News. The vehicles EAST ORANGE, NJ - Aaryn Terry, a lifelong resident of East Orange was struck by a driver who fled the scene. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The incident happened around 6:30 PM in front of 329 Park Avenue in East Orange. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. 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. Toni Yates has the story. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. Sources tell Eyewitness News investigators are looking into whether the shots came from a passing car or a group walking near the teen. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police investigating after a man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. Read more . EAST ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- An East Orange, New Jersey police officer was thanking his bulletproof vest Wednesday for saving his life. Thaddues Williams, 39, who previously pleaded guilty to the fatal shooting of Aieshia McFadden on Dec. 4, 2020, must serve at least 17 years before becoming eligible for parole. They say the incident happened around 3 p.m. on Lincoln Street just as kids were being dismissed for the day. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead. A 32-year-old Essex County woman died Tuesday after she was found shot in East Orange, authorities said. Mr. Russell is a school custodian who works nearby. The. "He was a great basketball player, great person, individually, he was a great person, great speaker. Earlier this month, 16-year-old Letrell Duncan was fatally shot in East Orange as school was letting out for the day. 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 . My heart is hurting for that mother now. Video shows Letrell Duncan playing basketball with the Garden State Bounce. 16-year-old Letrell Duncan deserves more. It happened just after 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, as many of those schools were letting out for the day. Traditional African remembrances took place as members of his team listened. One was hit in the chest and two others in the legs. Today between 2 pm and 3 pm, a car was in a collision and ran into a light pole NEWARK, NJ A young up-and-coming rap music artist died at University Hospital on Wednesday, a day he got shot in the head on South Orange Avenue, according to the Essex County Prosecutors Office. Triangle Equities and Incline Capital are developing the $500 million project, the biggest in in East Orange, New Jersey, history. And so am I. The Essex County Prosecutors Office are on the scene investigating a deadly shooting in East Orange at this time. No arrests were reported and police did not comment on a possible motive for the. Then at around 11 p.m, someone was gunned down on the 800 block of 18th Avenue in Irvington, officials said. Mark Scott, the coach for Prospect Prep Academy basketball team that Duncan played for said he was a good kid. Smith is not the first one to be killed while trying to navigate the multi-lane highway. Massive search for gunman accused of shooting 2 Newark cops continues into 2nd day 100% Left coverage: 1 sources The alleged shooter, Kendall Howard, 30, of East Orange, escaped after the officers returned fire. Support NJ.com, Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Calls will be kept confidential. Michael D. Cherry, 32, is charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of two Newark police officers. A 16-year-old boy was shot four times by a suspect who took off. Green said he joins the community in mourning the terrible loss. An 18-year-old boy was shot in the chest, a 21-year-old man was near his stomach, a 33-year-old man was shot in the chest and a 36-year-old woman was shot in the neck, officials said. The incident was so traumatizing, the school crossing guard that usually works on the corner where the shooting happened took Tuesday off. "[On Monday], a young man's life was brazenly cut short by a senseless act of violence . Eleven tenants from the Stephen Crane Elderly Apartments on Cedar Lane in the North Ward were taken to two ORANGE, NJ Convicted killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, who is already serving 160 years in prison for killing three women and attempting to murder a fourth, has been charged in a new indictment for murdering a 15-year-old girl. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. It happened just after 3 p.m. Monday as many of those schools were letting out for the day. The gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood near several schools, including the Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence on Lincoln Street. The police and fire departments were on the scene along with elected officials from all wards to interact with the residents. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office are on the scene investigating a deadly shooting in East Orange at this time. In addition to murder, the defendant is charged with attempted EAST ORANGE, NJ - On Wilcox Ave. in East Orange, between 1to3 o'clock,a truck exploded in a driveway causing three multi-family houses to catch fire. "On Friday, June 3 at 12:51 a.m., East Orange police were dispatched to the 500-block of Main Street in East Orange, where they discovered Oliver on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot. Parents are understandably worried about their kids' safety. He was identified Tuesday by the mayor as Letrell Duncan. East Orange Nightclub Owner Shot Wife and Son In Murder-Suicide: Police | South Orange, NJ Patch Crime & Safety East Orange Nightclub Owner Shot Wife and Son In Murder-Suicide: Police. A teenage boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Springdale Avenue, according to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas S. Fennelly, of the Essex County Prosecutors Office Homicide and Major Crimes Units. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. "Letrell was not a gang member, or a street kid, he was a basketball player," Scott said. Thank you for relying on us to provide the local news you can trust. Authorities are still working to determine what led up the shooting. The shooting occurred just after 12 a.m. Police say they found . It has to stop. 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. How Many More Deaths On Freeway Drive? First published on October 4, 2022 / 10:33 AM. Find NJ.com on Facebook. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Another Unfortunate Death on Monday. Authorities are still working to determine what led up to the shooting. "Everybody's scared. The officers were responding to a call of domestic violence and a stabbing in progress. 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. Three men and one woman were shot in Jersey City near Bergen and Virginia Avenue around 10:10 p.m., according to officials. Investigators say the 16-year-old was shot multiple times at the corner of Lincoln Street and Park Avenue. All Rights Reserved. Our young people are hurting. 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. Community activists throughout. ALSO READ | How Mayor Adams plans to deal with NYC mental health crisis, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. ", Asked how she herself feels, Sanchez replied, "The same, but I got to do my job. Police found the woman, identified as Juan Sharonda Fonrose of East Orange, with gunshot wounds outside a commercial EAST ORANGE, NJ - Like a scene from a western, shots riddled the block of 18th Streetand Eaton Place, injuring three men. In spite several requests from City and State officials for a remedy, life altering crashes continue to occur on the pair ofState roads. 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. This has been a major priority of Governor Murphy's as his administration often uses national buzzwords like "common sense gun legislation,""gun safety," "mass NEWARK, NJ An Illinois man is the second person arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport last week with a handgun found in his luggage on Thursday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said. Born and raised in Newark, N.J. to Louis and Lee Ethel (nee: Farewell) Jest, he would later settle in EAST ORANGE/ORANGE, NJ - A car portcollapsed in Orange over the weekend. Green said he joins the community in mourning the terrible loss. No injuries have been reported. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Anthony G. Attrino may be reached at tattrino@njadvancemedia.com. A preliminary investigation indicated that at approximately 5:45 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired near 411 Park Avenue, Upon arrival, police found a male victim shot multiple times at that location. Teachers are scared. East Orange patrol units were dispatched to the 100-block of North Munn. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Just after school let out at EAST ORANGE, NJ - Reports are coming into TAPinto EO/O about a male teenager who was shot and killed. Suggest one. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? All rights reserved (About Us). Howard is about 6-foot-3, 190 pounds with brown eyes and tattoo on the back of his neck that read FEATHER, officials said. Police and Firefighters responded as thehouse on N. Munn Ave. the teen was shot in, was set ablaze. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. The gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood near several schools,. Jun 04, 2022, 1:25pmUpdated on Jun 04, 2022. 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. Mark Scott, the coach for Prospect Prep Academy basketball team that Duncan played for said he was a good kid. "On Tuesday, March 15 at approximately 10:31 p.m., East Orange police were dispatched to Hilton Street in East Orange, where they discovered Dessin on the ground suffering from an apparent . (EAST ORANGE, NJ) - The first shooting occurred Wednesday, June 3 rd. 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. There were no immediate arrests in that slaying. Toni Yates has the story. The thief must have gotten the surprise of theirlife when they noticed a baby in the back seat and abandoned the car. A male neighbor intervened and was stabbed by Cherry, authorities said. UPDATE: Irvington Township Man Fatally Shot on Park Avenue in East Orange . "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. "So it's hard. Noah Cohen may be reached at ncohen@njadvancemedia.com. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead. This story is still developing. Authorities said anyone with. EAST ORANGE, N.J. -- Friends are mourning the death of a 16-year-old, described as a talented basketball star and an all-around terrific person. 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 difficult," she told Eyewitness News. No other information was immediately released. Where EAST ORANGE, NJ A fire that spread to three houses, starting with an abandoned one left adozen people without a home after a large fire spread to three houses in East Orange. Our young people are hurting. 16-year-old Letrell Duncan deserves more. 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. 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. ALSO READ | Man fatally stabbed on MTA Bronx bus, police still searching for suspects, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. 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. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police investigating after a man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. "You roll the dice every single day," said Amber Dorch. East Orange Officers Establish Bronze Shields to Improve Police-Community Relations, East Orange Police Search for Missing Man, Man Killed While Crossing Busy East Orange Intersection, East Orange Names Veteran Officer, Former Asst. He was always laughing and smiling. Mass Shootings? Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Duncan's family is trying to come to the reality of the loss of their son. His team called him "one of the crown jewels" of their program, adding "We will dearly miss him.". Local leaders say they've been in talks for years about several infrastructure improvements here. "The mayor should be doing something, taking all of these guns off of the streets," Jenkins said. How Will Justice Look for Another Murdered Girl at The Hands of the Orange Serial Killer Already Serving 160 Years? 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. Surveillance video shows a crowd of school children hanging out and then they start running in an attempt to escape the gunfire. Officials say it happened on Park Avenue just before 6 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead around 6 p.m. Police announced no arrests in the shooting. Oliver, an East Orange resident, died around 1:30 a.m. at a local hospital, the prosecutor said in a statement. Gregory Evens was found with gunshot wounds on Sunnyside Terrace in the area of Hudson Avenue after . A preliminary investigation indicated that at approximately 5:45 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired near 411 Park Avenue, Upon arrival, police found a male . As CBS2's . Lewis is accused of shooting Traynham as the 59-year-old helped a woman unload groceries from her car outside his Chestnut Street apartment in East Orange on Sept. 18, according to an account. A man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. Each man survived, one released while the other two were kept for observation. A shooting left one person dead Monday in East Orange, the second homicide within two days in Essex County, officials said. Nyshon Anthony, 23 was rushed to hospital at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday after police found him clinging to NEWARK, NJ Law enforcement officers detailed the events leading up to the capture of the man suspected in the shooting of two Newark police officers Tuesday, making sure to praise theefforts ofthe people in Newark's South Ward neighborhood. On Thursday, Aaron passed away at University Hospital where he was originally brought to for his injuries. Teen killed in gunfire as schools let out in East Orange, NJ 01:30 EAST ORANGE, N.J. -- Friends are mourning the death of a 16-year-old, described as a talented basketball star and an all-around . Neither do we. Man slashed in face inside apartment building in Brooklyn, 3 women shot while attending outdoor gathering in Queens, 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv, Ukraine, including children. 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. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. 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. Students got to check out the fire truck and learn directly from the NEWARK, NJ Two men are dead, the victims of shootings that happened seven minutes apart and five miles away from each other early Saturday, according to the Essex County Prosecutors Office. The alleged shooter, Kendall Howard, 30, of East Orange, escaped after the officers returned fire. Man from East Orange Charged with Shooting Taxi Driver During Robbery EAST ORANGE, NJ - Naeem Jackson, 22, of East Orange, New Jersey, is charged in a four-count . 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. All these parents are scared," Jenkins said. "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.". While no one was hurt, several vehicles were crushed and trapped leaving motorist stranded. The building burned EAST ORANGE, NJ - Naeem Jackson, 22, of East Orange, New Jersey, is charged in a four-count complaint with Hobbs Act violence in furtherance of a planned robbery, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, conspiracy to use a firearm during a crime of violence and possessing a firearm as a ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - A24-year-old Belleville man was arrested Friday, June 3 after an investigation by the Clifton Police Department and thePassaic County Prosecutors Office Sexual Investigations Unit. Freeway Drive in East Orange and Orange, New Jersey recently claimed the life of Carl Smith. "So it's hard. Neither do we. "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. ", "We keep losing our young kids to senseless violence," Kindel said. Now she can't help but think about the family who just lost their child. Josiah Wade, 22, of Newark, was charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said last week. 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. The smell of a burning building is still present in and around the Prospect St. and Park Ave. area. in Essex County. East Orange 1/12/23 11:00am. Duncan was shot four times on Monday afternoon as three schools were letting out. Letrell alsoplayedfor Garden State NEWARK, NJ -- TheEssex County Sheriffs Crime Stoppers Program is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the fatal shooting of Letrell Duncan, 16, who was a student at East Orange Campus High School. "I'm having a hard time this morning. Oct 5, 2022 $10,000 reward offered for information in deadly East Orange shooting This corridor has become one of the most dangerous places to drive, walk, bike, etc. 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. "I'm having a hard time this morning. Preliminary reports indicated residents who heard gunshots in the Amherst and Central Avenue area around 7:35 PM called. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead. William Ray, 43, of East Orange, is being eyed in at least one other bank holdup, as well. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from, Looking for a source we don't already have? Both officers were in stable condition late Tuesday at University Hospital in Newark. Local newspaper covering news, sports, police, fire, and government issues for East Orange/Orange, NJ, 07017. I feel lit. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. "You roll the dice every single day when you drop your kid off, when you do anything - especially now.". The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Springdale Avenue,. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. Two Men in Two Days Arrested with Guns at Newark Airport, Newark Rap Artist Slain in West Ward Shooting, Law Enforcement Lauds Newark Citizen Aid During Police Shooting Incident, Sniper From East Orange Kendall Howard Accused of Shooting Two Newark Officers Captured, Police: Investigate Fatal Shooting of 23-Year-Old in Montclair, Four Alarm Fire in East Orange Displaces A Dozen People and Takes Five Departments to Knock Down, Carbon Monoxide Puts 11 Newark Seniors in Hospital. This shooting has shaken our community to its core, and collectively, we must come together to prioritize and protect our young people. JERSEY CITY, NJ 1 DAY AGO. No arrests had been made as of Friday afternoon. The victim's name wasLetrell Duncan, a high-school basketball player at East Orange Campus High School. 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, How Mayor Adams plans to deal with NYC mental health crisis, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Like, you never catch Letrell without a smile on his face, always," friend Marquise Kindel said. He heard the gunshots and saw the young man lying on the ground. A preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 3:01 p.m., East Orange Police responded to reports of shots fired near 455 Park Avenue. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and found two vehicles overturned over the guardrail. "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. Alrick Courten is his uncle. Anything else is unacceptable. EOPD has increased patrols in our school corridors and we are taking aggressive action to ensure gun violence does not disrupt our community. Investigators say the 16-year-old was shot multiple times at the corner of Lincoln Street and Park Avenue. Updated on: October 4, 2022 / 6:45 PM 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. Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. East Orange 10/21/22 7:37pm. Support NJ.com, killed Sunday afternoon and two others wounded. Nicole M. Lee, of West Orange, was found by police officers who responded to a report of a . This was the first National Night Out of its kind. And last weekend, another victim was killed just two. News never stops. East Orange city officials referred questions to the prosecutors office, which was leading the investigation. And so am I. 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. 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. Calls will be kept confidential. 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. Mr. Russell is a school custodian who works nearby. "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. A 32-year-old Essex County woman died Tuesday after she was found shot in East Orange, authorities said. By: Richard L. Smith East Orange Police officials are looking for suspects responsible for a shooting incident that injured three victims Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, the heartbroken family is planning a funeral and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help them out. "It's scary, said Annette Bogle, East Orange. As soon as reports came in about EAST ORANGE, NJ - The saga of terrible accidents on Freeway Drive continues. As CBS2's Christine Sloan reported Tuesday, investigators are searching for the killer or killers. Each involved a male victim. The victim was shot in the. The two-vehicle collision happened around 1:05 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway near exit 147 in East Orange. ". The. This was a good kid. East Orange officials said units arrived and found two men and a female suffering non-life threatening bullet wounds after a vehicle pulled u. EAST ORANGE, NJ Jaiden Stokes took second place in the shot put event to lead the East Orange Campus High School boys indoor track-and-field team at the Ocean Breeze Freedom Games on Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, N.Y. Stokes threw 42 feet, 2 1/2 inches. Teen killed in gunfire as schools let out in East Orange, NJ. Updates on Teen Gunned Down in East Orange, Essex County Sheriffs Crime Stoppers Program Offers $10,000 Reward After Murder of East Orange Teen, Teenager Shot and Killed, House Lit on Fire, Newark Cops Seek Gunman in East Orange Womans Murder, Wild West Gunman on Eaton Place Still at Large, Summit Resident Identified as Victim in Newark Homicide, Heavy Rain Brings Back Memories of PTSD for Residents of East Orange/Orange, Hit and Run Results In the Death of An East Orange Native, Funeral Services Announced, Fire Takes The Life of One on Prospect Street in East Orange, Man from East Orange Charged with Shooting Taxi Driver During Robbery, Belleville Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Child. Firefighter Orta, led a presentation to students on fire safety. Jenkins said government officials need to step up efforts to stop the rising violence. East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green put out a statement, saying, "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. Pamela Courten is Duncan's grandmother. It's too much killing. "You roll the dice every single day," said Amber Dorch. Duncan was a sophomore at East Orange Campus High School. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Luxx Noir London is a 23-year-old performer from East Orange, New Jersey. Anything else is unacceptable. Authorities have not released the man's identity. / CBS New York. The collapse occurred overnight while residents were sleeping. East Orange and Orange were hit very hard. The Essex County Prosecutors Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, along with Montclair Police, areinvestigating the fatal shooting ORANGE, NJ - This past weekend firefighters came from all over the state to compete in the first annual Firefighters Wear Pink, Battle of the Bravest, Firefighter Skills and Muster challenge. There arethree suspected shooters still NEWARK, NJ - Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Public Safety Director Fritz G. Frag announced that the Essex County Prosecutors Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the death of Angelika K. Miles, 28, of Summit. EAST ORANGE, NJ A shooting took place on N. Arlington and Park Ave. on July 8th. Dorch dropped off her child at school Tuesday morning. He held employees at gunpoint at the Investors Bank on Route 70 in Cherry Hill. My son says he's a good kid. 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. ALSO READ | New Jersey mom on mission for answers about possible cancer cluster school, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts, Man slashed in face inside apartment building in Brooklyn, 3 women shot while attending outdoor gathering in Queens, 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv, Ukraine, including children. Orange, East Orange, Bloomfield, Trenton, Newark, andmore fire houses came together to compete. Investigators say he was shot several times near several schools in East Orange. He heard the gunshots and saw the young man lying on the ground. 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 Central Avenue business. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tip line at1-877-TIPS-4ECor1-877-847-7432. The blaze broke out around 12:30 a.m. at . All Rights Reserved. The first shooting, at 3:15 a.m., claimed the life of 36-year-old Altariq Johnson, who policefound EAST ORANGE, NJ - The East Orange Community was shaken when gun violence claimed the life of a 16-year-old high school basketball player inon Monday. 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. 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. Unfortunately, ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - Lawpackage after law package has been voted on by state officials speaking to national issues of gun safety. They haven't released the name of the teenager who was killed. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Nicole M. Lee, of West Orange, was found by police officers who responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of North 18th Street, according to acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi. 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. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a voluntary subscription. News never stops. A shooting left one person dead Monday in East Orange, the second homicide within two days in Essex County, officials said. "Because she's scared, that's all," said fellow crossing guard Sandy Sanchez. This shooting has shaken our community to its core, and collectively, we must come together to prioritize and protect our young people. (Shutterstock) ESSEX COUNTY, NJ A. One man is dead after a deadly shooting in East Orange on Friday. A robber pointing a handgun made off with a similarly sizable grab -- $74,000 -- in Moorestown. "It's too much shootings. 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. November 5, 2014 / 5:07 PM / CBS New York. Teen Shot In East Orange, School District Condemns Violence: Reports Eric Kiefer 10/4/2022 EAST ORANGE, NJ A fatal shooting that took place in East Orange on Monday afternoon. "Scary, it's really scary. Investigators in East Orange say Letrell Duncan, 16, was shot four times just after school let out on Monday. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. "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.". 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. A teenage boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. "We got to stop it now, because it's going to be someone else. "You roll the dice every single day when you drop your kid off when you do anything - especially now.". The teenager was pronounced dead at the hospital. 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. 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. In years past, EAST ORANGE/ORANGE, NJ - The sound of police cars, fire trucks, and wailing was all that could be heard outside 161 Prospect Street as people gazedat the blaze in disbelief. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). Orange is primarily downhill with avalley for rain water to settle, EAST ORANGE, NJ - A beloved retired police Captain from East Orange was laid to rest today, as the police department and community mourned the loss ofBerkely E. Jest alongside his family. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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