Crime
10-Year-Old Jordan Among Two killed in Newark Shooting
Law enforcement officials are investigating a tragic shooting in Newark’s South Ward that left two people dead—including a 10-year-old boy—and wounded three others on Saturday evening.
According to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 300 block of Chancellor Avenue at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, responding units located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victims included 10-year-old Jordan and a 21-year-old woman, both of whom were transported to University Hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased despite emergency medical intervention.
Three additional individuals — an 11-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man, and a 60-year-old man — were also transported to the hospital.
All three are reported to be in stable condition.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive or whether any suspects have been identified.
Officials confirm the case remains active and ongoing.
Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones has announced a reward of up to $10,000 through the Essex County Crime Stoppers Program for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
Residents or witnesses with any information related to the shooting are urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authorities continue to urge the public to come forward to assist in bringing justice to the victims and their families.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.