Newark man killed in Linden shooting on Irene Street
LINDEN, NJ – A 28-year-old Newark man has died following a Saturday afternoon shooting in Linden, prompting a homicide investigation by Union County prosecutors and local police.
At about 3:26 p.m. on September 27, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 3000 block of Irene Street. When they arrived, they found the victim, identified as Darrell Sanders, suffering from a single gunshot wound. Sanders was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have not released details about a possible suspect or motive. The investigation is being led by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force with support from the Linden Police Department.
Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact the Prosecutor’s Office or Linden Police directly. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Union County Crime Stoppers, with rewards of up to $10,000 available for information leading to an arrest or indictment.
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Key Points
- 28-year-old Darrell Sanders of Newark fatally shot Saturday in Linden
- Police found Sanders on Irene Street with a single gunshot wound
- Homicide task force leading investigation; $10,000 reward offered for tips