New Brunswick Pastor Fatally Shot in Newark Street

Donald Huges was the pastor of Praise Tabernacle Worship Ministries

Police say the pastor of a New Brunswick church has been fatally shot on a street in New Jersey's largest city.

Forty-seven-year-old Donald Huges, of Newark, was shot late Friday. He was taken to a hospital, where he died before midnight.

Authorities said Saturday that Huges was the pastor of Praise Tabernacle Worship Ministries. Police say they don't yet have a clear motive and haven't made any arrests.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest. The investigation is ongoing.

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