“Tonight, I am outraged by the incomprehensible death of an eight-year-old boy who was shot in our city. It is sickening to me that anyone would be so deranged to recklessly endanger an innocent child. And that the child lost his life, is just infuriating to me as a father myself. We will not tolerate this reckless and dangerous behavior. The killer should know— we are coming after you. We are not going to rest until we find you, so turn yourself in now.

“The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating, and asks anyone with information to call 877-TIPS-4-EC. Newark’s Police Division is supporting the investigation and all available means will be leveraged. The Essex County Sherriff’s Office is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone with information about this senseless act. Our hearts go out to the family members and everyone affected by this tragedy. Justice will be served.”

-          NEWARK –

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