Crime & Safety
2 Dead, 1 Wounded in Newark Shootings
Two incidents do not appear to be related, the prosecutor's office said.
Authorities are investigating two homicides that occurred a few hours apart Friday in Newark.
Kareem Jones, 33, of Irvington, was found shot multiple times in the 100 block of Muhammad Ali Avenue at about 2:40 p.m. Friday, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Jones was taken to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 5:19 p.m.
Jermaine Gamble, 20, of Newark, was fatally shot in the 200 block of South 8th Street at about 4:50 p.m. Friday, the prosecutor's office said. A female gunshot victim was also discovered at the scene and was transported to University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The two incidents did not immediately appear to be related, the prosecutor's office said.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Task Force is investigation both shootings.
Anyone with information can contact the Task Force detectives at 877-847-7432 or 973-621-4586.
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