A tragic shooting incident in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday night resulted in the deaths of a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman, while three others sustained injuries, according to local authorities.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office reported that police were called to the South Ward around 7 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered five individuals had been shot.

The young boy and the woman were quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Officials have not yet disclosed their identities.

The shooting also left an 11-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man, and a 60-year-old man injured. All three are currently in stable condition, although authorities have not provided specific details about the extent of their injuries.

The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Newark’s South Ward, as reported by FOX5 New York WNYW.

The circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests had been made as of Sunday morning.

The identities of the victims have not been released. (FOX5 New York WNYW)

Gov. Phil Murphy said he had been briefed on the incident, posting on X: “Please pray for the victims and their families.”

Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka called the shooting “depraved and senseless,” and “a dark and devastating day” for the city.

The prosecutor’s office said the investigation into the shooting was ongoing. (FOX5 New York WNYW)

“We will not rest until there is justice for the parents and families left behind in unspeakable pain and grief,” Baraka said in a statement. “Newark will work tirelessly with the prosecutor’s office, state law enforcement, and federal agencies to ensure justice is served. We urge the killer to turn himself in—there is no safe place to hide.”

“Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this trauma,” the statement continued. “Our prayers are with them—and our actions will support them.”