Friday Newark police drew their weapons on an Irvington man after he allegedly reached for a shotgun.
Police were on patrol in the area of Norwood Street and Lindsley Avenue when they noticed two men, one of which had the butt of a weapon showing, police said.
Officials said, once officers exited their vehicle and approached them, both men fled initiating a foot chase.
Officers caught up to one of the fleeing men, later identified as 20-year-old Samir Alvarado-Brown.
Alvarado-Brown then walked towards the officers while attempting to pull the gun from his clothing. The officers then pulled their own weapons and ordered Alvarado-Brown to the ground.
He complied and was arrested, police said.
Authorities recovered a loaded 12-gauge shotgun.
No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the department's 24-hour Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 877 NWK-TIPS (877 695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877 695-4867).