By: Richard L. Smith
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Aariyan Walker, 23, of Newark, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting that injured two people on December 6, 2025.
At approximately 4:07 p.m., the city’s ShotSpotter system detected gunfire in the 30 block of North 5th Street.
Responding officers located one victim inside a grocery store suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Officers rendered aid until the victim was transported to University Hospital.
Police later responded to the hospital, where they identified a second gunshot victim connected to the same incident.
During the investigation, officers recovered two 9mm shell casings and a black Nike ski mask, authorities said.
Walker is described as a Black male, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 165 pounds, with hazel eyes and black hair.
Anyone with information regarding Walker’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS.