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Man Arrested for Firing a Gun in Newark's East Ward

Newark

Police in Newark are reporting the arrest of Mr. Antonio Correia, 26, of Newark, for weapon possession in a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday, October 28th.

Police said at approximately 11:20 p.m., police responded to shots fired call in the area of Vincent Street and Horatio Court where officers arrived to investigate.

A thorough canvas of the scene revealed no injured victims according to authorities.

Detectives developed sufficient evidence to identify Antonio Correia as a suspect when they arrested him on Wednesday.

Police charged Correia with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.

These charges are merely accusations. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.