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UPDATE: 17-Year-Old Shot Dead in Orange

Orange

Newark -- Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Orange Police Director Todd Warren announced today that the Orange Police and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office are investigating a fatal shooting.

According to authorities, at approximately 1:20 p.m., 17-year-old Christopher Terry of Orange was shot in the vicinity of 171 Main Street.

Authorities said he was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:30 pm.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.

There were no arrests made authorize said.

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