Scott Malcolm was pronounced dead near Salem Street and Rockland Terrace shortly after 8:30 p.m. Saturday
An Irvington man was shot and killed in Newark's West Ward Saturday night, according to authorities. (Ed Murray/The Star-Ledger)NEWARK - An Irvington man has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting in the city's West Ward Saturday night.
Steve Malcolm, 32, was pronounced dead near the intersection of Salem Street and Rockland Terrace shortly after 8:30 p.m., according to Essex County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas S. Fennelly.
In a joint statement, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said officers had found Malcolm unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
No arrests have been made, and authorities have not released any information on any potential motive or suspects in the slaying.
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The homicide is the 17th of the year in Newark, according to Newark police statistics.
Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities at (847) 877-7432.
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