Crime & Safety
Third Teen Charged with Deli Owner's Murder
Joseph Flagg was shot and killed during robbery attempt at his deli last month
A third youth was arrested Monday in connection with the murder of Joseph Flagg, who was shot and killed during a robbery at his Chancellor Avenue deli Oct. 27.
Two 17-year-old Newark residents were arrested Friday and charged with the murder of Flagg, 41, of Union, who was known for giving ex-offenders employment and for helping local youth.
The youth, a 16-year-old Newark resident, was charged with felony murder, robbery, conspiracy and weapons offenses, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said.
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The prosecutor’s office is seeking to try all three youths as adults. They were being held at the Essex County Youth Detention Facility Monday.
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