Two teenagers were injured in a shooting near a school in Newark on Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 1:53AMNEWARK, New Jersey --Officials say the shooting was reported near West Side High School on South Orange Avenue around 2:45 p.m., but did not occur on the school grounds.
"We are working with Public Safety and the Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery to ensure the children and families in that community are safe," Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said. "We will increase presence and work with the school to continue to eliminate violence." "The NPD has launched an investigation and we are cooperating with law enforcement authorities. Our primary concern remains the safety and well-being of our students and staff," the school board said.Governor Phil Murphy offered his support to Mayor Ras Baraka and the city of Newark
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