A man was killed in a shooting in Newark, New Jersey, Wednesday afternoon as law-enforcement authorities launched an investigation into the deadly incident.
The shooting happened near South Orange Avenue and Littleton Avenue shortly before 2:45 p.m., according to preliminary information reported by RLS Media. Newark firefighters traveling through the area reportedly heard a barrage of gunfire, with nearly a dozen shots believed to have been fired.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | South Orange Avenue and Littleton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey |
| Area | West Ward |
| Date | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 |
| Approximate Time | Shortly before 2:45 p.m. |
| Victim | Adult male |
| Injuries | Multiple gunshot wounds |
| Hospital | University Hospital |
| Outcome | Victim died |
| Identity | Not publicly released |
| Suspect | One male reportedly detained |
| Charges | None announced |
| Investigation | Essex County Prosecutor’s Office |
Police responding to reports of gunfire found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel transported him to University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The victim’s name and age had not been released in the initial reporting reviewed for this article. Authorities were also continuing to investigate what led to the shooting and who was responsible.
One male was reportedly detained following the incident. However, authorities had not confirmed that the detained individual was responsible for the shooting, and no charges had been announced at the time of the report.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. Additional information, including the victim’s identity, motive and any potential charges, may be released as the investigation progresses.
The incident remains a developing case, and details should be considered preliminary until officially confirmed by investigators.