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UPDATE: 51-Year-Old Man Shot Dead in Downtown Newark

Newark

Newark -- Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating a triple shooting that resulted in one fatality.

According to a statement released by authorities, at approximately 5 pm Mr. Angel Montanez, 51, of Newark was fatally shot in the area of 1100 Broad Street.

Medical personnel pronounced him dead at 5:15 p.m. according to The Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

Two other male victims were also shot and were transported to University Hospital where they remain in stable condition authorities said.

"The investigation is active, ongoing, and no arrests have been made," authorities said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC.

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