A woman and a 7-year-old boy were killed in a shooting incident that took place in Newark.
The suspect was shot and killed by the police.
According to reports, the incident may have been a result of drugs or an ongoing domestic dispute.
The murder victims were found in a recently rented apartment where the shooting took place.
The case is being handled by the Attorney General’s office due to police involvement.
The mayor expressed condolences and urged the community to address issues of mental health, drug abuse, and conflict resolution.
The investigators are still looking for clues and the names of the victims and the suspect have not been released yet.