1 Man Killed, Another Wounded in Newark Shooting

The shooting occurred early Friday night, near 18th Avenue and Smith Street

One man was killed and another was seriously wounded when gunfire erupted on a Newark street.
 
Essex County prosecutors say the shooting occurred early Friday night, near 18th Avenue and Smith Street.
 
The Star-Ledger reports that 23-year-old Jawan Carson died Saturday morning at a hospital. The other victim--a 24-year-old man whose name was not released--was in critical condition.
 
Further details on the shooting, including what type of weapon was used and how many assailants may have been involved, were not released.

A motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

No arrests have been made.

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