Authorities say no arrests have been made
NEWARK -- The Essex County Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday identified the man shot to death within a violent 24-hour span in the city last week.
Jihad Hawkins, 26, of Newark, was shot on Parkview Terrace near Goldsmith Avenue shortly before 3 p.m. Friday, according to authorities.
Prosecutor's Office spokeswoman Katherine Carter said Tuesday morning no arrests have been made and the homicide investigation was active and ongoing. It was unclear if detectives have established a motive in the slaying.
Newark shootings leave 3 dead, 1 wounded in less than 24 hours
Hawkins was among three people fatally shot in the city between late Thursday through Friday.
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