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Man Allegedly Hid Gun After Firing Shot that Entered Neighbors Apartment in Newark

Newark

Newark Police are reporting the arrest of **Khiry King, 25, of Newark,** for a North Ward shooting that occurred on Sunday.

According to police, at approximately 6 p.m., officers responded to a residential building in the 200-block of Parker Street on a call of shots fired.

Authorities said a resident discovered a bullet inside their apartment and immediately contacted police.

Detectives from the Major Crimes Division arrived and determined that King allegedly discharged a .380 caliber handgun, which detectives recovered hidden outside the building.

King was arrested and is charged with discharge within city limits and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

These charges are merely accusations.

The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.