{"id":8695,"date":"2025-02-05T16:51:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T21:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/?p=8695"},"modified":"2025-02-05T16:51:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T21:51:31","slug":"arrest-in-fatal-shooting-of-9-year-old-boy-in-newark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/05\/arrest-in-fatal-shooting-of-9-year-old-boy-in-newark\/","title":{"rendered":"ARREST IN FATAL SHOOTING OF 9-YEAR-OLD BOY IN NEWARK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda announced on Feb. 5 the arrest of a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a 9-year-old boy in Newark on Friday January 31, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">36-year-old Jesse J. Dunbar II of Newark is charged with 1<sup>st<\/sup> degree murder, 1<sup>st<\/sup> degree attempted murder, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> \u00a0degree aggravated assault, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> \u00a0degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and 2<sup>nd<\/sup> degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose. \u00a0He is also charged with shooting<a> <\/a>an adult male.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe killing of any persons is a tragic occurrence, but it is particularly heinous when an innocent 9-year-old child loses their life to all too common senseless violence\u201d, said Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These allegations are merely accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they enter a guilty plea or are found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor\u2019s Office tips line at&nbsp;<strong>1-877-TIPS-4EC<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>1-877-847-7432<\/strong>. All calls will be kept confidential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda announced on Feb. 5 the arrest of a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a 9-year-old boy in Newark on Friday January 31, 2025. 36-year-old Jesse J. 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