Pennsylvania Man Dies In Newark Shooting; Investigation Continues

Newark NJ

04 October, 2021

10:10 AM

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NEWARK, NJ — A shooting in Newark claimed the life of a Pennsylvania resident on Friday, authorities said. According to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, Newark police officers responded to Georgia King Village in Newark at 5:11 p.m. after getting a report about gunshots in the area. They found Khalil Mosby, 22, of Scranton, Pennsylvania at the scene; he was transported to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 5:41 p.m. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal shooting. No arrests have been made, authorities said. Anyone with information an contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. 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. Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected]