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UPDATE: Arrest Made in Newark Salem Street Double Shooting

Newark

Police announced the arrest of Mr. Daniel King-Franklin, 22, of Newark, in connection with a double-shooting that occurred on Tuesday. 

Police say at approximately 4:30 p.m., police patrolling the area of South Orange Avenue and Telford Street heard shots fired and saw people running from Salem Street, nearby.

Police said officers located two male shooting victims who were transported by EMS to University Hospital for treatment.

According to police Daniel King-Franklin was identified as a suspect in the double shooting.

He was arrested and faces two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

These charges are merely accusations.

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

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