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1 dead, 1 wounded after shooting in Newark

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A 19-year-old was listed in stable condition

NEWARK -- A shooting late Tuesday in the city's North Ward left one man dead and another injured, according to authorities.

Bilal D. Rodgers, 25, of Newark, died from his wounds at University Hospital around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.

Rodgers and a 19-year-old Newark man were shot around 11:40 p.m. on the 100 block of Broad Street, the prosecutor's office said. The second victim, whose name was not released, survived the shooting and was listed in stable condition.

Police ID suspect in shooting that critically injured man

Authorities have not identified any suspects and there were no arrests. Additional details were not immediately available.

According to law enforcement statistics, at least 56 murders have occurred in Newark this year.

Noah Cohen may be reached at ncohen@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @noahycFind NJ.com on Facebook.

 

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