Crime & Safety

Report: Man Shot Wednesday Was Leaving Uncle's Funeral

22-year-old victim believed to have been targeted

Newark police and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old Newark man.

The Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force will investigate the shooting of Jahid Devlin, officials said.

Devlin was found on 13th Avenue near South 7th Street. He had been shot multiple times, officials said.

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He was pronounced dead after being taken to University Hospital.

Devlin was leaving the funeral of his uncle when he was killed, News12 New Jersey reported, and had specifically been targeted.

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No arrests have been made and the investigation is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-(877) 847-7432.

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