12-year-old shot in apparent neighborhood drive-by in Newark12-year-old shot in apparent neighborhood drive-by in Newark A 12-year-old boy was wounded when someone fired at least one shot into a Newark home during an apparent drive-by shooting, authorities said.Associated PressAssociated Press
Lawsuit seeks change to New Jersey's tough gun permit processLawsuit seeks change to New Jersey's tough gun permit processSeveral pro-gun groups are taking aim at New Jersey's strict gun laws with a federal lawsuit challenging both the state's carrying law and application process as being out of reach for the average person.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Pregnant NJ woman is shot, gives birth before she diesPregnant NJ woman is shot, gives birth before she diesPolice responding to a report of a shooting on Thursday found the injured 31-year-old.Associated PressAssociated Press
Are volunteer cops armed in NJ? Not anymore in MaplewoodAre volunteer cops armed in NJ? Not anymore in MaplewoodThe unpaid community role of auxiliary police has been around for decades in New Jersey. In some towns, they do carry guns.Erin VogtErin Vogt
No arrests in shooting of 2 Trenton brothersNo arrests in shooting of 2 Trenton brothersGov. Phil Murphy offered condolences to the Perez family during his coronavirus briefing on Thursday.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Trenton leaders at a loss after siblings killed by gunfireTrenton leaders at a loss after siblings killed by gunfireAs the investigation continues into the shooting deaths of two children, the Mayor tells his residents “this senseless violence can’t continue.”David MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ iron worker charged with smuggling gun silencers from ChinaNJ iron worker charged with smuggling gun silencers from ChinaA Bergen County man has been charged with importing illegal firearm suppressors from China.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
Murphy cites need to come together after plot to kidnap Mich. guvMurphy cites need to come together after plot to kidnap Mich. guvNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday reacted to news that the FBI had foiled a militia plot to kidnap the Democratic governor of Michigan.Associated PressAssociated PressTownsquare StaffTownsquare Staff
Gunfire at Lakewood Community Center — 3 arrested after returningGunfire at Lakewood Community Center — 3 arrested after returningThe suspects returned to the area of the shooting twice before their vehicle was searched and charges filed, police said.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Toddler finds loaded gun in Warren County playgroundToddler finds loaded gun in Warren County playgroundA 2-year-old found a loaded handgun on Sunday.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander