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Authorities ID victim in fatal Newark shooting; 2 others hurt

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Theodore Norwood, 48, was shot and killed outside an apartment building Sunday.

NEWARK -- Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal shooting Sunday afternoon. 

Theodore Norwood, 48, of Newark, was pronounced dead at University Hospital after a 2:30 p.m. shooting on the 100 block of Spruce Street, according to Thomas S. Fennelly, chief assistant prosecutor in the Essex County prosecutor's office. 

Two other men, a 31-year-old and a 21-year-old, suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. They are being treated at University Hospital. Their identities are being withheld. 


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The three men were standing outside an apartment building when they were shot, authorities said. 

Authorities said the investigation is active and ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Major Crimes Task Force detectives at (877) 847-7432 or (973) 621-4586.

Brian Amaral may be reached at bamaral@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @bamaral44. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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