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Man Found Shot Dead In Car On Paterson Street Man Found Shot Dead In Car On Paterson Street
Man Found Shot Dead In Car On Paterson Street A man was found shot dead before dawn in a parked car on a Paterson street, and authorities haven't yet said whether or not they consider it suspicious. They're seeking witnesses. The man, whom authorities were trying to identify, was found by officers acting on a tip in the area of Route 19 and Ward Street shortly after 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi said in a brief release. He had a gunshot wound in his head, they said. They didn’t say whether a weapon was found or whether they consider the circums…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Fatal Assault Probed In Newark Fatal Assault Probed In Newark
Fatal Assault Probed In Newark A 43-year-old man died after an assault in Newark, authorities said. Officers responding to reports of an assault found Amin Abdul-Aziz on the 100 block of North Munn Avenue, around 7 p.m. on Friday, March 17, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark and pronounced dead at 7:48 p.m. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Murder Victim Found By Hikers At Eagle Rock Reservation ID'd As NYC Man, 31 Murder Victim Found By Hikers At Eagle Rock Reservation ID'd As NYC Man, 31
Murder Victim Found By Hikers At Eagle Rock Reservation ID'd As NYC Man, 31 A murder victim whose body was found last week at Eagle Rock Reservation has been identified as a 31-year-old man from New York City, authorities announced. Kelsey Steels' body was discovered by hikers along a trail inside of the West Orange on Friday, March 4,  Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, said. He was believed to have been shot and killed, Stephens said. Steels was pronounced dead at the scene around 2:15 p.m. No arrests had been made as of Friday, March 11. No suspects have been identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex Coun…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Prosecutor: Newark Man, 27, Shot Dead Prosecutor: Newark Man, 27, Shot Dead
Prosecutor: Newark Man, 27, Shot Dead A 27-year-old man was shot dead in Newark, authorities said. Faheem R. Muhammad was gunned down on the 400 block of Lyons Avenue Monday, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said. Muhammad was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:20 p.m., the prosecutor said. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made.   Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877 TIPS- 4EC or 1-877-847-7432. 

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by Cecilia Levine