1 Teen Killed, Another Wounded In Newark Shooting
NEWARK (CBSNewYork) -- Two teens were shot in Newark on Friday, and one died of his injuries.
Authorities said the 16 and 17-year-old boys were shot in the 400th block of Hawthorne Avenue shortly before 3 p.m.
The 16-year-old, identified as Malik Bullock, of Newark, was pronounced dead at the scene.
At a vigil Saturday night, the mother of Bullock's child remembered him as a loving father.
"He was actually a great father for the little bit of time that he was a father," Ysmin Jones said. "He was there through every stage of my pregnancy, he was there for delivery, he's always been there since I met him. He's just always been there."
The 17-year-old was taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
Authorities said the shooting is under investigation, and it's unclear whether the boys were the intended targets. Anyone with information is asked to call the Prosecutor's Tips Line at (877) 847-7432.