NJ Brothers Die After Irvington Shooting On July 4th: Prosecutors

Newark NJ

05 July, 2021

5:18 PM

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IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a double shooting that resulted in the death of two brothers who lived in Rahway, authorities said. Malik A. McCallister, 38, and Tarik R. Barnes, 42, were shot on Sunday, July 4 on Montrose Terrace around midnight, police said. McCallister was pronounced dead at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center at 12:30 a.m. on Monday. Barnes was pronounced dead at 2:09 a.m. at University Hospital. No arrests have been made as of Monday, police said. Anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line 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.