Shaquan N. Kearson arrived at the 700 block of Springfield Avenue to confront a resident over a dispute, according to a preliminary investigation by authorities. Kearson fired a gun at the other person, who then stabbed Kearson. He was pronounced dead at the scene around 10 p.m.
No one has yet been charged, the prosecutor's office said Thursday afternoon.
Anyone with information about Kearson's killing is asked to call the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC (1-877-847-7432).
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