Retired Newark Police Officer Killed in Tragic Home Explosion in Middlesex County
Newark, New Jersey – Tragedy struck in Middlesex County when a retired Newark police officer, Kevin Gilbert, lost his life in a home explosion on Thursday night. The 62-year-old, who dedicated 26 years to the Newark Police Division, was fatally injured in the blast that also left another individual seriously hurt. The incident occurred on Continental Court in South River, as confirmed by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and South River Police Chief Mark Tinitigan. …