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Sharpe James's Son Wins Council Seat and an Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting
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Newark police shot and wounded a man during a pursuit after the suspect allegedly drew a weapon on them.
A city man was killed and his brother injured in a fire at a North Ward apartment building.
John Sharpe James, son of Cory Booker nemesis and former mayor Sharpe James, won a special election for a seat on the city council. Also this week, the state legislative incumbents representing Districts 28 and 29, which encompass Newark, all won handily against little-known Republican challengers.
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Essex County Sheriff’s officers shot and killed a Newark man after he allegedly pointed a loaded gun at them during a chase on N. 9th Street.
Luis Quintana was named “interim mayor” by the city council. The longtime councilman, who replaces Cory Booker, will serve until July 1, 2014, when Booker’s term expires. Quintana has said he will not seek election in the May 2014 mayor’s race.
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