* 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'. ", Asked how she herself feels, Sanchez replied, "The same, but I got to do my job. 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. Police investigating after a man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. Residents were stunned Thursday night as investigators surrounded the home. Green said he joins the community in mourning the terrible loss. "Someone said, 'Oh my God, they killed my son, oh my God!'" Average Property Tax Bill In West Orange Is Growing, Latest Data Shows, Turtle Back Zoo To Hold 2023 Job Fair, Including Seasonal Work, West Orange Is Expanding Free Preschool For Upcoming Year, Hoboken's Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, Protect Your Home from Ticks with Yard Guard from Viking Pest, West Orange I-280 Crash Closes Lane Tuesday Morning: DOT. 16-year-old Letrell Duncan deserves more. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream. "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 officer was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he is in stable condition and being treated. All Rights Reserved. Neighbors Caloway talked to say they heard two gunshots. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The three other victims all suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds. A teenage boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. 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 This story will be updated as more information becomes available. "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.". WebPolice identify 22-year-old man killed in Times Square shooting. Sign up for Patch email newsletters. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. "I don't know what the circumstances were. 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. "You roll the dice every single day," said Amber Dorch. "The violence doesn't have to go that far to kill a little kid.". 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. 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. 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 It's difficult," she told Eyewitness News. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. First published on August 25, 2021 / 7:53 AM. Skip to content. ". They say an off-duty West Orange Police officer suffered a non-life-threatening injury during an attempt to intervene in a robbery at the store. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident. No arrests have been made, authorities said Thursday. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating. Duncan's family is trying to come to the reality of the loss of their son. When officers arrived, An Orange County man has been certified a world record-holder after visiting Disneyland nearly 3,000 times in a row. A 16-year-old boy was shot four times by a suspect who took off. Gunfire broke out just "It's scary, said Annette Bogle, East Orange. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. 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 prosecutors are leading the investigation and are still looking for the suspect. Please enter valid email address to continue. I feel lit. ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police are investigating a shooting in New Jersey that left one victim dead, according to authorities. ORANGE, NJ Students were asked to stay in the building after a man was shot in the face nearby Orange High School. At least four people are dead, including a 9-year-old boy, in what authorities are calling a targeted attack in Orange, California. For some, the sadness turned to anger and pain, WCBS 880's Alex Silverman reported. "I'm having a hard time this morning. 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. 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'. Toni Yates has the story. Utilizamos Cookies propias y de terceros para mejorar nuestros servicios y mostrarle publicidad relacionada con sus preferencias mediante el anlisis de sus hbitos de navegacin. "I don't know why they would kill a little kid," said Jensy Marcelin or Orange. They haven't released the name of the teenager who was killed. Our young people are hurting. 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. 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. CBS2 has reached out to the local police and the prosecutor's office for more information. "You roll the dice every single day," said Amber Dorch. Alrick Courten is his uncle. WebPolice Search for 2nd Suspect in Shooting of Cop in Orange, NJ NBC New York. The incident was so traumatizing, the school crossing guard that usually works on the corner where the shooting happened took Tuesday off. Duncan was a sophomore at East Orange Campus High School. ESSEX COUNTY, NJ Three separate fatal shootings took place in Essex County on Wednesday, authorities said. 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. ", "It's crazy," added Jensy Marcelin of Orange. 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. 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. Dorch dropped off her child at school Tuesday morning. Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. Police investigating fatal shooting in Orange, New Jersey: Meanwhile, residents told 1010 WINS' Samantha Liebman there is a lot of gang violence in the area. Police investigating shooting in West Orange, New Jersey Police are investigating a shooting in West Orange, New Jersey. It happened just after 3 p.m. Monday as many of those schools were letting out for the day. And so am I. Police They This shooting has shaken our community to its core, and collectively, we must come together to prioritize and protect our young people. Green said he joins the community in mourning the terrible loss. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead. 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. 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'. BREAKING NEWS AccuWeather Alert: Winter storm to bring snow and rain Full Story Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Authorities say the injured officer may be able to make an identification of the suspect in custody. 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. Police are not releasing any other information at this time, including what led up to the shooting. WEST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- An off-duty police officer was grazed by a bullet after trying to thwart a robbery at a store in New Jersey, according to authorities. Todos los derechos reservados. But it's still tragic," said West Orange Township Council Member Bill Rutherford. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. EOPD has increased patrols in our school corridors and we are taking aggressive action to ensure gun violence does not disrupt our community. It's very sad for that family and I'm praying for them.". 16-year-old Letrell Duncan deserves more. This is breaking news. ORANGE, NJ Students were asked to stay in the building after a man was shot in the face nearby Orange High School. "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. ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Prosecutors say a shooting in northern New Jersey left one person dead and three others wounded. They say the incident happened around 3 p.m. on Lincoln Street just as kids were being dismissed for the day. 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. WebT: 02743.899.588 0985.173.317 Ms Hng 0908.131.884 Mr Quyn My son says he's 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. It's certainly unusual for West Orange in general. ", "it's sad to see a young person die again on the same corner, added East Orange resident Isaiah Williams. "I don't know what I would do if that was my baby, very sad," one neighbor said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. ALSO READ | How Mayor Adams plans to deal with NYC mental health crisis, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. 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. 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 where the 38-year-old woman was shot.