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UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed In Apparent Targeted Shooting In Midtown Manhattan: Developing
The CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies was killed in a brazen apparent targeted shooting in midtown Manhattan, according to multiple reports.
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The executive, Brian Thompson of UnitedHealthcare, was shot outside the the New York Hilton Midtown at 1335 Sixth Ave. at around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, according to The New York Times, citing a police report.
The gunman, who was wearing a a black face mask, gray backpack, and cream-colored…
Man Shot In East Orange On Thanksgiving: Authorities
A 21-year-old man was shot in East Orange on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, authorities said.
At 5:30 p.m., a woman called East Orange police and said her son had been shot, a spokeswoman for the City of East Orange said. Police found a 21-year-old with a gunshot wound to the leg, authorities said.
Two other men, ages 20 and 21, told police they were with the victim near Church Place and North Maple Avenue when they saw a black Cadillac and another light-colored vehicle circling the block, authorities said.. As the vehicles drove around a second time, approximately seven individuals w…
Homicide Roundup: Prosecutor Releases Names Of 14 Accused Killers In Summer NJ Murders
It's been a busy four months for the Essex County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force.
Fourteen suspects have been arrested in 12 Newark committed from Saturday, June 1 through Monday, Sept. 30, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said.
On Tuesday, June 4, Ty'Shon Young, a 27-year-old Newark resident was killed in a double shooting on the 200 block of South Orange Avenue, authorities said. An investigation by detectives from the Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force led to the arrest of Timothy Young, 34, for the murder, authorities said.…
Jersey City Gang Member Gets 19+ Years For Numerous Violent Crimes: Feds
A 35-year-old Jersey City resident and member of a gang was sentenced to 19.5 year in prison on Wednesday, Oct. 9 after previously pleading guilty to being involved in numerous violent crimes, authorities said.
Jervon Morris a.k.a. Sticky was in a gang that worked the Marion Gardens Housing Complex, distributing heroin and cocaine, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. Members and associates of the gang also engaged in acts of violence, including numerous assaults, shootings, and murders, which targeted rival gang members and others, Sellinger said.
In 2011, Morris and others…
Philly Man, Two Brothers Indicted In Woman's Killing In Atlantic City: Prosecutors
Three Philadelphia men were indicted after two women were shot in the head in Atlantic City, including one who died, authorities said.
A grand jury indicted 34-year-old Gregg Page for murder, attempted murder, and several weapons charges on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. Two brothers, 30-year-old Ryan Schenck and 27-year-old Ramir Schenck, were also indicted for hindering apprehension.
Atlantic City police responded to a report of two women severely injured on North Main Avenue at around 4:41 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Officers found the vi…
Gunman, 22, Arrested In Shooting Of Kearny Man In Paterson, Police Say
Police have arrested the 22-year-old gunman who they say is responsible for a June shooting in Paterson.
Rafael A. Cabrera Perea, of Paterson, is believed to have shot the 26-year-old man near Prospect and Ellison streets around 2:40 a.m. on June 17, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi said.
While on scene, officers were notified that the victim, a Kearny resident, had been taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. An investigation identified Cabrera Perea as the gunman, Valdes said.
Cabrera…
