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13-Year-Old Boy Shot In Newark: Authorities 13-Year-Old Boy Shot In Newark: Authorities
13-Year-Old Boy Shot In Newark: Authorities A 13-year-old boy is in stable condition after being shot in Newark on Wednesday, Dec. 20, authorities said. At 10:43 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of Leslie Street on a report of shots fired, and found the boy at Grand Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director, Fritz Fragé said. The boy had been shot at Leslie Street and was taken to University Hospital, Fragé said. The shooting resulted in a brief lockdown at Bragaw Avenue School, Fragé said. The incident remains under investigation, Fragé said.

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Mass Shooting Kills 1, Wounds 3 In Newark Mass Shooting Kills 1, Wounds 3 In Newark
Mass Shooting Kills 1, Wounds 3 In Newark A mass shooting left one man dead and three other victims wounded on Saturday evening, April 15 in Newark. A gunman opened fire on the 400 block of Leslie Street near Chancellor Avenue around 7:40 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. All four victims were rushed to University Hospital, where city resident Corey Beasley, 43, was pronounced dead at 8:09 p.m., Frage and Stephens said. The three others survived and were being treated for their injuries. Condolences for Beasley poured in on social media the following…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Corrections Officer Arrested In Newark Stabbing That Left Victim Critical Off-Duty Corrections Officer Arrested In Newark Stabbing That Left Victim Critical
Off-Duty Corrections Officer Arrested In Newark Stabbing That Left Victim Critical A 34-year-old state corrections officer was arrested in connection with stabbing that left another woman in critical condition, authorities said. Miesha Robinson was off-duty from her job at the Northern State Prison when police responded to Leslie Street near Chancellor Avenue around 1:30 p.m. last Saturday, on reports of a stabbing, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Robinson threatened the victim's life and stabbed her during an argument, Ambrose said. The victim remains in critical condition at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, authorities said. Robinson was …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark Hosting '24 Hours Of Peace' Event Newark Hosting '24 Hours Of Peace' Event
Newark Hosting '24 Hours Of Peace' Event The South Ward in Newark will once again be the site of "24 Hours Of Peace," a series of community events featuring music, games, wellness visits and more.  It begins at 6 p.m. Friday and ends exactly a day later. It will be held on Lyons Avenue between Clinton Place and Leslie Street. 24 Hours of Peace is free and open to the public.  Homegrown talent will join seasoned acts such as: Amara La Negra, Lou got Cash, Mariahlynn, Callie Day, Rockness Monsta of Bootcamp Clik, Nice and smooth, Tracey Lee, Mic Handz of Def Squad, Poet Jasmine Mans, Renee from Zhane, Jersey Club Artist Ki…

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by Paul Milo