Prosecutor’s office: Teen shot, killed over the weekend in Union County; authorities seek shooter

The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has announced a teen was fatally shot over the weekend in Union Township, and authorities are looking for the shooter.

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Mar 8, 2021, 12:20 PM

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Updated 1,514 days ago

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The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has announced a teen was fatally shot over the weekend in Union Township, and authorities are looking for the shooter.

The shooting happened early Sunday morning as police responded to a residence on the 2100 block of Melrose Parkway.

According to the preliminary investigation, police found 19-year-old Malikah Taylor unresponsive, having sustained serious injury.

Authorities say Taylor was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly before 8 a.m.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Prosecutor's Office Sgt. Danika Ramos at 908-451-7739.

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