Montclair man sought after allegedly killing the mother of his child

Published: Oct. 23, 2018, 4:25 p.m.

Matt Gray | For NJ.com

Authorities are looking for a man they say shot the mother of his child to death in the home they share in Montclair.

James R. Ray III, 55, allegedly shot Angela M. Bledsoe, 44, in a home on the 300 block of North Mountain Avenue on Monday, according to a statement issued by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

Police received a call requesting a wellness check at the house shortly before midnight and found Beldsoe suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene early Tuesday.

The couple's child is in the care of family members.

Ray was not home when police arrived and he is described as armed and dangerous. He is charged with murder and weapons offenses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office at 1-877-847-7432.

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