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Prosecutors: 1 man fatally shot in West Orange

Prosecutors say officials responded to reports of a shooting on the 100th block of Lakewood Avenue where they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Lanette Espy

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Isabel Litterst

Feb 5, 2024, 5:19 AM

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The West Orange community is on high alert following a shooting that left one man dead Sunday afternoon.

According to Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, officials responded to reports of a shooting around noon on the 100th block of Lakewood Avenue where they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released yet.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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