Newark resident charged in murder of South Jersey man

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A Newark man was arrested this week and charged with the murder of a South Jersey resident.

Lonnie Arrington, 48, of Newark Credit: Essex County Prosecutor's Office

Lonnie Arrington, 48, was arrested on Tuesday at Penn Station by New Jersey Transit Police for the murder of Michael Shendock, 38, of Voorhees, according to a release from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

Shendock was shot and killed on Sept. 23 in front of 7 South St. in Newark, officials said.

Another man was shot at the same location, but he survived.

Arrington was also charged with aggravated assault in connection with the shooting of the second victim and other weapons offenses, according to the release.

The prosecutor's office said the investigation of the shooting is still "active and ongoing."

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