It has to stop. 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. This story is still developing. I feel lit. It's too much killing. Meanwhile, the heartbroken family is planning a funeral and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help them out. Duncan's family is trying to come to the reality of the loss of their son. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). All Rights Reserved. The accident took place on the 400 block of Central Avenue, around 2:00 am. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. This was a good kid. Traditional African remembrances took place as members of his team listened. The gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood near several schools, including the Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence on Lincoln Street. The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Springdale Avenue,. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office are on the scene investigating a deadly shooting in East Orange at this time. 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. Support NJ.com, Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. ALSO READ | How Mayor Adams plans to deal with NYC mental health crisis, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Parents are understandably worried about their kids' safety. Developing, Subscribe and get full access to Ground News. A shooting left one person dead Monday in East Orange, the second homicide within two days in Essex County, officials said. "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. This shooting has shaken our community to its core, and collectively, we must come together to prioritize and protect our young people. Howard is about 6-foot-3, 190 pounds with brown eyes and tattoo on the back of his neck that read FEATHER, officials said. Pamela Courten is Duncan's grandmother. Then at around 11 p.m, someone was gunned down on the 800 block of 18th Avenue in Irvington, officials said. The smell of a burning building is still present in and around the Prospect St. and Park Ave. area. 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. 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 victim's name wasLetrell Duncan, a high-school basketball player at East Orange Campus High School. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Anthony G. Attrino may be reached at tattrino@njadvancemedia.com. "I'm having a hard time this morning. My son says he's a good kid. Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. How Will Justice Look for Another Murdered Girl at The Hands of the Orange Serial Killer Already Serving 160 Years? ", "We keep losing our young kids to senseless violence," Kindel said. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a voluntary subscription. Follow him on Twitter @TonyAttrino. 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. The blaze broke out around 12:30 a.m. at . A 16-year-old boy was shot four times by a suspect who took off. Sources tell Eyewitness News investigators are looking into whether the shots came from a passing car or a group walking near the teen. A man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. Suggest one. Find NJ.com on Facebook. Surveillance video shows a crowd of school children hanging out and then they start running in an attempt to escape the gunfire. East Orange 10/21/22 7:37pm. 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) - The first shooting occurred Wednesday, June 3 rd. Investigators in East Orange say Letrell Duncan, 16, was shot four times just after school let out on Monday. Freeway Drive in East Orange and Orange, New Jersey recently claimed the life of Carl Smith. UPDATE: Irvington Township Man Fatally Shot on Park Avenue in East Orange . 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. While no one was hurt, several vehicles were crushed and trapped leaving motorist stranded. 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. Calls will be kept confidential. Investigators say he was shot several times near several schools in East Orange. 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. It's difficult," she told Eyewitness News. UPDATE: Male Shot Dead on Park Avenue in East Orange . Toni Yates has the story. 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. 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. "The mayor should be doing something, taking all of these guns off of the streets," Jenkins said. Josiah Wade, 22, of Newark, was charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said last week. A 23-year-old man was killed Sunday afternoon and two others wounded in a shooting in neighboring Bloomfield, authorities said. East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green put out a statement, saying, "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. The Essex County Prosecutors Office are on the scene investigating a deadly shooting in East Orange at this time. 16-year-old Letrell Duncan deserves more. "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.". Authorities said anyone with. "We're losing our teenagers," he said. 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. 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 vigil was held for the 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed just after schools let out in East Orange last Monday. 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. "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. This was the first National Night Out of its kind. (Shutterstock) ESSEX COUNTY, NJ A. It's very sad for that family and I'm praying for them.". 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. Teachers are scared. The police and fire departments were on the scene along with elected officials from all wards to interact with the residents. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. "It's scary, said Annette Bogle, East Orange. Dorch dropped off her child at school Tuesday morning. Like, you never catch Letrell without a smile on his face, always," friend Marquise Kindel said. The gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood near several schools, including the Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence on Lincoln Street. A man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. Officials say it happened on Park Avenue just before 6 p.m. And last weekend, another victim was killed just two. He heard the gunshots and saw the young man lying on the ground. 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. They haven't released the name of the teenager who was killed. As CBS2's Christine Sloan reported Tuesday, investigators are searching for the killer or killers. News never stops. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from, Looking for a source we don't already have? "We got to stop it now, because it's going to be someone else. 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. 16-year-old Letrell Duncan deserves more. Cherry assaulted a woman inside an apartment before the attack spilled into the hallway. Preliminary reports indicated residents who heard gunshots in the Amherst and Central Avenue area around 7:35 PM called. Video shows Letrell Duncan playing basketball with the Garden State Bounce. November 5, 2014 / 5:07 PM / CBS New York. 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. Now she can't help but think about the family who just lost their child. Dorch dropped off her child at school Tuesday morning. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. 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. 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. 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. First published on October 4, 2022 / 10:33 AM. 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 . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Each man survived, one released while the other two were kept for observation. Both officers were in stable condition late Tuesday at University Hospital in Newark. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Mass Shootings? "You roll the dice every single day," said Amber Dorch. Investigators say the 16-year-old was shot multiple times at the corner of Lincoln Street and Park Avenue. He heard the gunshots and saw the young man lying on the ground. "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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. New Jersey; Essex County; East Orange News . And so am I. JERSEY CITY, NJ 1 DAY AGO. East Orange 1/12/23 11:00am. Calls will be kept confidential. "So it's hard. A EAST ORANGE, NJ - Residents gathered at the Paul Robeson Stadium to celebrate National Night Out. Each involved a male victim. East Orange patrol units were dispatched to the 100-block of North Munn. ", Asked how she herself feels, Sanchez replied, "The same, but I got to do my job. Authorities have not released the man's identity. Gregory Evens was found with gunshot wounds on Sunnyside Terrace in the area of Hudson Avenue after . A preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 3:01 p.m., East Orange Police responded to reports of shots fired near 455 Park Avenue. "You roll the dice every single day," said Amber Dorch. 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. It's difficult," she told Eyewitness News. The gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood near several schools,. Triangle Equities and Incline Capital are developing the $500 million project, the biggest in in East Orange, New Jersey, history. EAST ORANGE, NJ A fatal shooting took place in East Orange shortly after midnight on Monday, authorities said. 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. "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.". "We need our children to feel safe traveling throughout our city. The shootings took place in East Orange, Irvington and Orange, according to a spokesperson from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. 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. Essex County prosecutors are leading the investigation and are still looking for the suspect. He was identified Tuesday by the mayor as Letrell Duncan. 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. 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. My heart is hurting for that mother now. 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. 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. Duncan was a sophomore at East Orange Campus High School. 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. The tragedy unfolded on Lincoln Street near Park, where Josephine Jenkins had just picked up her daughter from school. The victim was pronounced dead around 6 p.m. Police announced no arrests in the shooting. 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. This shooting has shaken our community to its core, and collectively, we must come together to prioritize and protect our young people. Michael D. Cherry, 32, is charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of two Newark police officers. Mark Scott, the coach for Prospect Prep Academy basketball team that Duncan played for said he was a good kid. A 32-year-old Essex County woman died Tuesday after she was found shot in East Orange, authorities said. 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. The incident happened around 6:30 PM in front of 329 Park Avenue in East Orange. 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. Anything else is unacceptable. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "It's too much shootings. The teenage victim was rushed to the hospital but didn't survive. 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. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "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 . 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. 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. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. How Many More Deaths On Freeway Drive? 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. "He was a great basketball player, great person, individually, he was a great person, great speaker. To register complaints about emails from TAPinto.net, please email. An unidentified male, 16, has also been charged. EOPD has increased patrols in our school corridors and we are taking aggressive action to ensure gun violence does not disrupt our community. Three men and one woman were shot in Jersey City near Bergen and Virginia Avenue around 10:10 p.m., according to officials. 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. All Rights Reserved. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating. 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. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. 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. 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. Noah Cohen may be reached at ncohen@njadvancemedia.com. In spite several requests from City and State officials for a remedy, life altering crashes continue to occur on the pair ofState roads. 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. EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. It's too much fighting, all that.". All these parents are scared," Jenkins said. No other information was immediately released. As soon as reports came in about EAST ORANGE, NJ - The saga of terrible accidents on Freeway Drive continues. 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. 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. They say the incident happened around 3 p.m. on Lincoln Street just as kids were being dismissed for the day. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. William Ray, 43, of East Orange, is being eyed in at least one other bank holdup, as well. 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. East Orange officials said units arrived and found two men and a female suffering non-life threatening bullet wounds after a vehicle pulled u. A teenage boy was shot and killed in East Orange Monday afternoon. 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. "[On Monday], a young man's life was brazenly cut short by a senseless act of violence . He was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead. 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 . ALSO READ | Man fatally stabbed on MTA Bronx bus, police still searching for suspects, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Our young people are hurting. Mr. Russell is a school custodian who works nearby. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. By: News 12 Staff. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). Another Unfortunate Death on Monday. 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. Jun 04, 2022, 1:25pmUpdated on Jun 04, 2022. 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. "Letrell was not a gang member, or a street kid, he was a basketball player," Scott said. The victim was shot in the. Neither do we. Officials say it happened on Park Avenue just before 6 p.m. No injuries have been reported. "Everybody's scared. As CBS2's . I got to worry about my kids.". A car was stolen near Joyce Street and Scotland Road in Orange. 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. Mr. Russell is a school custodian who works nearby. Earlier this month, 16-year-old Letrell Duncan was fatally shot in East Orange as school was letting out for the day. The officers were responding to a call of domestic violence and a stabbing in progress. Both officers were in stable condition late Tuesday at University Hospital in Newark. The collapse occurred overnight while residents were sleeping. On Thursday, Aaron passed away at University Hospital where he was originally brought to for his injuries. Firefighter Orta, led a presentation to students on fire safety. "Letrell was not a gang member, or a street kid, he was a basketball player," Scott said. "You roll the dice every single day when you drop your kid off when you do anything - especially now.". Now she can't help but think about the family who just lost their child. The CBS New York team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on CBSNewYork.com. 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Unfortunately, ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - Lawpackage after law package has been voted on by state officials speaking to national issues of gun safety. 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. Support NJ.com, killed Sunday afternoon and two others wounded. One man is dead after a deadly shooting in East Orange on Friday. 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. His team called him "one of the crown jewels" of their program, adding "We will dearly miss him.". Luxx Noir London is a 23-year-old performer from East Orange, New Jersey. He held employees at gunpoint at the Investors Bank on Route 70 in Cherry Hill. Local newspaper covering news, sports, police, fire, and government issues for East Orange/Orange, NJ, 07017. A man was shot and killed in East Orange Friday night. A 16-year-old boy was shot four times by a suspect who took off.