Crime & Safety
Juvenile Dies In Union County Shooting, Authorities Say
A juvenile was found with fatal gunshot wounds Friday night in Elizabeth, according to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
ELIZABETH, NJ — A juvenile was killed in a shooting Friday night in Elizabeth, according to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
Authorities said the incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. on Florida Street.
The victim, a male juvenile, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.
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The Union County Prosecutor's Office and Elizabeth officials are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kevin Stanicki of the Union County Prosecutor's Office at 908-477-6649, Sergeant Nicholas Veltre at 908-347-7330, or Detective Eduardo Lozada of Elizabeth at 908-558-2033.
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Anonymous tips may also be submitted by calling 908-654-TIPS (8477).
The investigation remains ongoing.
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