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Newark Shooting Suspect Still on the Loose

Newark

A man wanted for a shooting that left a man with life threatening injuries in early February is still on the loose according to authorities.

Police are on the search for 32-year old Rasheed Simmons who is wanted for a violent shooting that happened in the 200 block of Osborne Terrace in the city's South Ward police said. The victim was found by emergency responders a shot distance away on Huntington Terrace.

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The motive behind the shooting has not been released but authorities believe that some type of verbal altercation led up to Simmons allegedly producing a weapon and firing several times at the victim, striking him multiples times before leaving the scene police said.

A warrant has been issued for Simmons arrest and bail has been set at $100,000.

If you know of Simmons whereabouts please contact The Newark Police Department or dial 911.

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