But . Attorneys Robert Frazer, R. Joseph Gribko, and Samantha C. Fasanello, of the U.S. Attorneys Office in Newark. Victim, a Barnegat resident, died in the hospital about two days after he was shot, authorities said. Christopher Scuorzo at 908-472-0492 or Detective Ryan Kirsh at 908-347-1420. Danika Ramos at 908-451-7739 or Detective Ryan Kirsh at 908-347-1420. According to authorities, the . Newark, NJ 07102, Newark:973-645-2700 ELIZABETH, NJ - Two men were arrested Thursday and are now criminally charged in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Elizabeth last spring . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Aquino was also charged with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon (Count Three) and possession with intent to distribute cocaine (Count Four), and Ortiz was also charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (Count Five) and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime (Count Six). Trenton:609-989-2190 It's still unclear how it all unfolded, but it appears several vehicles were involved in the incident. Elizabeth police officers responding to reports of gunfire around 3 a.m. found Lamar. ELIZABETH, NJ A $10,000 reward is being offered . Police found Tyshun Kearney, 30, of Elizabeth, with multiple gunshot wounds around 6:55 p.m. near the corner of Jackson Avenue and Bond Street, authorities said. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Antwoine Thompson. Johnny Ho at 908-403-8271. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Union County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case; tips can be given anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org. He was transported to University Hospital in Newark and died there on Thursday. Union County prosecutors are asking for information from witnesses. . TEXAS CITY, Texas (KTRK) -- A body found inside a submerged vehicle in Texas City on Monday may be that of a woman who went missing last month, according to police. Lamar Turner, 24, of West Orange, was gunned down around 3 a.m. on the 200 block of North Broad. 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A fatal shooting that took place in Elizabeth yesterday is under active investigation, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca and Police Director Earl Graves jointly announced Tuesday. All Rights Reserved. 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