An Irvington man who opened fire on a group of people on a sidewalk in Newark has been convicted of murder and other charges following a six-day trial, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Antuane Gregory , 46, was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Corey Beasley, 43, of Newark, who was shot four times about 7:30 p.m. on April 15, 2023, in the 400 block of Leslie Street, authorities said.
The jury also convicted Gregory of two counts of first-degree attempted murder, three counts of second-degree aggravated assault and several weapons offenses, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II.
Stephens said Gregory started an argument with several people before the shots were fired.
“During the dispute, Gregory pulled out a handgun and opened fi