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Newark Mourns Third Victim in Deadly Shooting
25 Nov
Summary
- 19-year-old Masi Rogers is the third victim in a recent shooting.
- Two shooters opened fire on Chancellor Avenue, leaving multiple casualties.
- Authorities have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to arrests.
The Newark community is united in grief following the death of 19-year-old Masi Rogers, the third victim of a recent shooting incident. Rogers succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained when two assailants opened fire on Chancellor Avenue on November 15th.
The tragic event also claimed the lives of 10-year-old Jordan Garcia and 21-year-old Kia Mae Scott, who left behind a young son. An 11-year-old boy and a 60-year-old man injured in the attack are still recovering. Prosecutors have posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension of those responsible.
Friends and former coaches remember Rogers as a person with a good spirit and heart. The community's pain is compounded by the ongoing reality of gun violence, with one activist lamenting the loss of another young life despite potential decreases in overall homicide rates.
