Jaquill D. Swain was found on the 100 block of Dewey Street around 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 having suffered a gunshot wound, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.
He was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:32 p.m. A second victim who was shot was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.
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