Two Killed, Including 10-Year-Old, In Newark Shooting; Mayor Calls It ‘Dark, Devastating Day’

Last Updated:November 16, 2025, 14:12 IST

A shooting in Newark killed a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman, injuring three others. Gov. Phil Murphy and Mayor Ras J. Baraka vowed justice as police investigate.

The school acknowledged the distress caused by the false alert. (Representative Image)

Two people, including a child, were killed in a shooting in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday. Another child and two adults were injured.

According to the Essex County prosecutor’s office, Newark police officers were sent to Chancellor Avenue near Wainwright Street around 7 p.m. for a report of a shooting.

Two victims identified as a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman were taken to University Hospital, where both were pronounced dead. Their names were not immediately released, CBS News reported.

The prosecutor’s office said three others, an 11-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man, and a 60-year-old man, were also injured in the incident. All three are currently reported to be in stable condition, though the nature and extent of their injuries have not yet been disclosed.

It remains unclear what triggered the shooting or whether any suspects have been taken into custody so far.

In a post on X, Gov. Phil Murphy said that he had been updated on the shooting, adding, “Please pray for the victims and their families."

Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka released a statement calling Saturday “a dark and devastating day in Newark."

“We will not rest until there is justice for the parents and families left behind in unspeakable pain and grief. Newark will work tirelessly with the prosecutor’s office, state law-enforcement, and federal agencies to ensure justice is served. We urge the killer to turn himself in, as there is no safe place to hide," he wrote, in part.

“Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this trauma. Our prayers are with them – and our actions will support them," CBS News reported.

Police cordoned off a large stretch of Chancellor Avenue on Saturday night as they collected evidence, with numerous red evidence cups marking shell casings along the sidewalk.

The prosecutor’s office said the investigation remains active and ongoing, and no additional details are available at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-847-7432. Tips can be made anonymously. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

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