Police in Newark are on an active search for a man who they believe fired a gun at two victims in Newark overnight.
Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said **Mr. Tyreese K. Allen, 28, of Newark**, is wanted for an aggravated assault at this time.
According to a statement by Director Ambrose, at approximately 10:33 p.m., officers near the intersection of Avon Avenue and Bergen Street heard a gunshot coming from the area of Avon and Peshine Avenues.
Director Ambrose said, as officers drove towards the location to investigate, a gray vehicle was observed speeding away from the scene.
Detectives conducting an investigation were able to identify **Mr. Tyreese Allen** as the suspect who fled in the car after firing a weapon at two victims where neither suffered injuries during the incident.
Authorities were granted a warrant to arrest Mr. Allen on two counts of Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon.
Director Ambrose said **Mr. Tyreese K. Allen** has black hair, brown eyes, and is approximately 5’7” tall and weighs about 160 lbs.
Mr. Allen is considered armed and dangerous authorities said.
Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this suspect or his whereabouts to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).
All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.