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Man Dies From Shooting in Newark

Newark

Authorities are investigating an overnight shooting that occurred in the city that left one person dead. 

According Chief Ambrose of the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, at about 7 p.m. last evening, Newark resident Shahid Finch, 32,  was was gunned down in the  500 block of Central Avenue near So. 9th Street.

Finch later died of his injuries at 7:12 pm at University hospital Chief Ambrose said. 

There is no motive or suspects at this time.

The investigation is on-going and is being conducted by the Essex County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force Chief Ambrose said.