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Suspect Exits Vehicle, Shoots Victim Then Drives Off in Newark

Newark

Authorities in Newark seeks the public’s help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated assault shooting that occurred on Friday, April 6th.

Police say, at approximately 9:45 p.m., in the 300 block of 13th Avenue, the suspect exited a reportedly stolen 2002 black Jeep Liberty, NJ Registration N55-GYU, shot the victim and re-entered the vehicle fleeing on 13th Avenue.

Major Crimes Shooting Response Team detectives are actively searching for the vehicle and suspect at this time.

Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about this suspect 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.

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