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Charles Anthony Pridgen Jr., 28, was fatally shot in Newark’s Central Ward on May 21, 2021. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Blum Street at about 3:43 PM; he was taken to University Hospital but was pronounced dead at 4:12 PM.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, working with Newark Police detectives, opened an investigation and appealed to the public for information.

Anyone who was in or near the 100 block of Blum Street on the afternoon of May 21, 2021, or who has information about this shooting is asked to come forward.