Officials announced that a shooting occurred in Essex County early on Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old boy.
According to a news release by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the incident occurred at 1:26 a.m. on Grove Street in Irvington, where a shooting was reported.
Authorities reported that the teen was discovered by the police in the vicinity, with multiple gunshot wounds. Sadly, the teen was pronounced dead at 2:17 a.m. at University Hospital.
The victim’s identity is being withheld by the prosecutors because of their age.
The authorities have yet to make any arrests in connection to the incident. If you have any information regarding the matter, please contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tip line at 877-847-7432.