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Newark shooting kills 35-year-old man, officials say

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A 35-year-old man died at a hospital Friday, one day after being shot in Newark, officials said.

The victim was identified by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office as Rasheed Lee, 35, of Newark. The shooting occurred at about 5 p.m. Thursday on the 100 block of Avon Avenue.

Police located Lee at the crime scene and said he appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was transported to University Hospital in Newark, where he died the following day at 5:43 p.m., officials said.

Lee’s homicide, the county’s eighth this year, is being investigated by police and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. No arrests had been made as of late Saturday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.

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