2 dead in Newark police-involved shooting

Two people were killed during a shooting on North 7th Street and Abington Avenue in Newark Friday, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. (FOX 5 NY)

Two people were killed during a shooting near a school in Newark early Friday morning, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

The shooting took place at about 6:30 a.m. on North 7th Street and Abington Avenue, outside the Abington Avenue Elementary school.

No Newark police officers were injured.

One person is in custody.

An investigation is underway.

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