Overview
- Surveillance video shows two people on foot opening fire on a group outside a liquor store at Chancellor Avenue and Leslie Street around 7 p.m. Saturday before fleeing.
- Authorities identified the deceased as 10-year-old Jordan Garcia and 21-year-old Kiyah Mae Scott; Garcia’s 11-year-old brother and a 60-year-old man are in stable condition, while a 19-year-old man remains critical.
- The Essex County Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation with Newark Police and state and federal partners, and no arrests have been announced.
- Law enforcement sources say officers stopped a vehicle after a Route 280 chase, recovered two weapons, and briefly detained several people who are not believed to be involved.
- Officials urge those responsible to surrender and offer a $10,000 reward for tips as the community holds vigils, an interfaith service, and school counseling for grieving students.