Officials: Newark man fatally shot on Christmas Day

Officials say police found Ridge Scott Jr. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the 300 block of Clinton Avenue.

Lanette Espy

Dec 26, 2023, 1:26 PM

Updated 309 days ago

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A 34-year-old man was killed in Newark on Christmas day.
Officials say Ridge Scott Jr., of Newark, was killed Monday around 1:30 p.m. They say police found Scott suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the 300 block of Clinton Avenue, not far from Jesse Allen Park.
Scott was taken to University Hospital where he later died, according to officials. 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. Calls will be kept confidential.