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UPDATE: Police Identify Woman Shot Dead in Newark

Newark

Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating a fatal South Ward shooting.

Authorities identified the victim as Ms. Qumar Bohler, 28, of Newark.

Police said a suspect shot Bohler at approximately 8:40 p.m. yesterday in the 100 block of Hedden Terrance.

Medics pronounced Bohler dead at the scene.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

There are no arrests made at this time.

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