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Newark shaken by shooting that killed child and 21-year-old

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The Essex County Prosecutor's Office says the shooting happened just after 7 p.m. near Chancellor Avenue and Leslie Street.

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  • Two people, a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman, were killed in a Newark shooting. 25s
  • Three others—an 11-year-old boy, a 19-year-old, and a 60-year-old man—were injured and are in stable condition. 1m 18s
  • Prosecutors are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. 8s
  • Local residents and business owners described chaos and fear during and after the incident. 16s
  • The cause of the shooting remains unclear, and the event has raised concerns about safety in the community. 1m 0s
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