Acting Prosecutor Carolyn Murray sand Newark Police Director Sheilah Coley are reporting a shooting homicide of a 17-year-old female and the non fatal shooting of a second 17 year old male that occurred at 573 South 17th. Street in the City of Newark.
Authorities said at 9:45 p.m. last evening, Newark Police responded to 573 South 17th. Street after receiving a 911 call reporting "Shots being fired ". As officers arrived at the scene, they found the 17-year-old female identified as Cheyenne Bond, of Irvington shot and unresponsive . Authorities said Bond succumb to her injuries at the scene.
The second victim a 17-year-old male (will remain unidentified) was taken to Rutgers University Hospital where he was being treated for his injuries.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force including the Newark Police are conducting the investigation. Currently, there are no motives or suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call the Essex County Prosecutor's or Newark PD Tip Lines ..All calls will remain confidential .
The Essex County Sheriff's Crime Stoppers is posting a $10,000 reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for the incident.
(PICTURES OBTAINED FROM FAMILY MEMBER NOT THE ESSEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)