One Person Killed, Three Others Wounded In Newark Shootings
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A manhunt is on for the gunman who opened fire on a group of people in Newark Wednesday.
Four people were shot shortly after 2 p.m. in front of a market at the 200 block of Clinton Place, CBS2's Christine Sloan reported.
According to police sources, a suspect -- possibly driving a Chrysler -- opened fire into the crowd with what appeared to be an assault rifle, Sloan reported.
Three of the shooting victims were wounded and rushed to the hospital. Another was killed.
Police ordered a nearby elementary school on lockdown since the shooting occurred around 2 p.m., WCBS 880's Levon Putney reported.
Family members said 22-year-old James Elam was gunned down in broad daylight.
Sources say he tried to run and get away but was chased down, Sloan reported.
"He was standing with his friends when a car came down and started shooting at the block," Elam's cousin told Sloan.
"I just want my brother back. That's all I want," said Elam's sister.
Elam's sister wants justice.
"I want you all to find him or her whoever killed him," she said.
Authorities said Elam was targeted and was a gang member. He was shot last year, but would not cooperate, authorities said.
"It was retaliatory for an incident that happened particularly last year at this time," Police Director Eugene Venable said.
One Person Killed, Three Others Wounded In Newark Shootings
Just this week the mayor said crime was down.
But Elam's family says the violence doesn't stop.
"It's a tragedy when we have family out here and it's easy for people to take other people's lives away. It's sad," said Elam's cousin.
"It's just unfortunate. We have to do better," said another relative.
Several blocks near the shooting remain closed as the search for the gunman continues.
A car was located in Newark but it's not clear if it is connected to this crime, Sloan reported.
No word yet on the motive but the Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating.
