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2 teens shot, 1 killed in shooting near Montclair convenience store

Two teenagers were shot, one of them fatally, in Montclair Thursday night.

The men, ages 18 and 19, were shot near Kingsley Street and North Mills Avenue at about 8:50 p.m., said Sgt. Andrew Graziano with the Montclair Police Department.


The attack involved two unknown assailants shooting in the street, police said in a news release. The victims ran into a nearby convenience store, Mills Market, to hide.

The men suffered multiple gunshot wounds and were transported to a local hospital, where the 18-year-old was pronounced dead from at least one round to the upper chest. The 19-year-old is in stable condition after being struck in the left wrist and both thighs, police said in a news release.

Investigators do not yet know the motive behind the shooting, including if it is gang-related.

“We still have outstanding suspects,” Graziano added.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call police at 909-621-4771. Witnesses wishing to remain anonymous may also contact WeTip at 800-78-CRIME.

Alexis Lewis contributed to this report.