Newark Man, 27, Shot And Killed Monday Evening

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the killing of a Newark man Monday.

A Newark man died in a shooting Monday in the city's Central Ward
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10/29/2019 2:43 p.m.

Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 300 block of West Kinney street around 7 p.m. Police found Avent Holston, 27, who was pronounced dead at the scene around 7:41 p.m.

“This is another example of a senseless loss of life due to the prevalence of illegal guns on our streets,” Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said.

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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