Police in Newark are investigating two separate shootings that left one person dead and a woman fighting for her life this morning.
The first shooting occurred around 11p.m. in the area of Cedar and Mountainview Ave. in the city's West Ward, The male victim was reportedly shot multiple times and died at the scene. Poice canvassed the area for possible suspects and shell casings for several hours.
Several hours later, reports of shots fired in the 100 block of 3rd Ave sent police to the scene where a female victim was found behind a house reportedly suffering a gunshot wound to the head. She was taken to University Hospital, and reported to be in very serious condition. One person was reportely detained at the scene for questioning, but it was not immediately clear if an arrest was made.
The woman's identity and further details on her condition were not disclosed.
Both incidents are being investigated by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department.
(UPDATE AS OF 6:02 a.m, the woman shot has reportedly died in the hospital)
(Photo: Cedar Ave. and Mountainview)