Newark Victim, 16, Dies In Shooting; No Arrests Made: Police

Newark NJ

17 May, 2021

10:18 AM

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NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old victim in Newark on Sunday. Jarrod Lawson of Newark was fatally shot on the 500-block of 15th Avenue, according to a joint statement from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office and the Newark Department of Public Safety. Lawson was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. No arrests have been made as of Sunday, police said. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected] Sign up for Patch email newsletters. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Keep updated with local public safety alerts at the Patch Newark Facebook page.