1 killed, 3 critical in Newark shooting: authorities

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NEWARK, N.J. (1010 WINS) —  One person was killed and three others were critically wounded in a Newark shooting Saturday night, authorities said.

The shooting happened near Chancellor Avenue and Leslie Street, Essex County Prosecutor's Office spokesman Robert Florida told NJ.com. It was reported around 7:40 p.m., according to emergency dispatches.

One victim died shortly after 8:30 p.m., and the others were in critical condition, according to Florida.

The circumstances of the shooting, as well as whether anyone was taken into custody, were not immediately clear.

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