CRIME/PUBLIC SAFETY MONTCLAIR NEWS

Montclair Police Investigate Two Separate Homicides

Montclair Police are investigating two seperate homicides. The first occurred in the parking lot of the Lazy Dog Restaurant on Friday evening. Officers responded to a report of shots fired and located an 18-year old male suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

The second incident occurred in the 9300 block of Exeter Avenue later in the evening. Someone called 911 saying there was a large amount of blood outside of their residence. Police followed the blood trail and located a male adult unresponsive in a driveway. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.

Montclair Police are not connecting the two homicides together at this time and are asking for the public’s help with any information.