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Arrest Made In July Shooting Of Newark Man, 22 Arrest Made In July Shooting Of Newark Man, 22
Arrest Made In July Shooting Of Newark Man, 22 An arrest has been made in last July's shooting of 22-year-old Tyree R. Quinones. Al-Muqtadir Padgett, 32, a city resident, shot Quinones near 115 Sunset Ave., on July 13, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Padgett was charged with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Padgett is currently in custody at the Essex County Correctional facility. “Working with our law enforcement partners, we were able to identify and bring charges against this defendant. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark Man Shot And Killed Near Vailsburg Park Newark Man Shot And Killed Near Vailsburg Park
Newark Man Shot And Killed Near Vailsburg Park A 29-year-old Newark man was killed Tuesday evening, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.  Officers arriving on a report of a shooting at 97 Sunset Ave. around 6 p.m. found Jonathan Toledo-Key suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  No arrests had been made as of Wednesday, the prosecutor's office also said. Anyone with information is urged 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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by Paul Milo