Crime & Safety
Juvenile Arrested in Christmas Killings, Prosecutor Says
Details are expected to be released at a Tuesday afternoon press conference.
An arrest has been made in the Christmas Day slayings of two Newark teenagers, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday morning.
The prosecutor's office identified the person arrested only as a juvenile.
Officials will release more information about the arrest at a press conference later in the day.
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The slayings shocked the city and spurred calls for increased measures to combat lethal violence in Newark, where the number of killings increased since last year.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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