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Triple Shooting in Newark Kills 1, Wounds 2; No Arrests

The Essex County prosecutor's office and Newark public safety officials said the shooting happened at about 5 p.m. Saturday

What to Know

  • Authorities in New Jersey say a triple shooting in Newark has claimed the life of one person and sent two others to a hospital
  • The Essex County prosecutor's office and Newark public safety officials said the shooting happened at about 5 p.m. Saturday
  • They said 51-year-old Angel Montanez of Newark was pronounced dead 15 minutes later

Authorities in New Jersey say a triple shooting in Newark has claimed the life of one person and sent two others to a hospital.

The Essex County prosecutor's office and Newark public safety officials said the shooting happened at about 5 p.m. Saturday.

They said 51-year-old Angel Montanez of Newark was pronounced dead 15 minutes later.

Two other male victims were taken to University Hospital and reported in stable condition.

No arrests were reported.

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