A man who was wanted for unloading several shots, striking a man in Newark's South Ward has been arrested.
According to Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose police took Yusuf Brown, 22, of Hillside, -who was wanted for a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, December 20, 2016-into custody.
Director Ambrose said, at approximately 6 p.m., a 21-year old male victim was shot in the area of Bergen Street and Lyons Avenue following a verbal disagreement with the suspect.
The victim was transported to University Hospital, where he is said to be in critical, but stable condition.
As a result of their investigation, detectives determined that Yusuf Brown is a suspect in this shooting Director Ambrose said.
A $35,000.00 warrant for his arrest was issued by the Honorable Wanda Nieves, J.M.C.
Brown was arrested yesterday and charged with Aggravated Assault, 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.
“I highly commend the quick actions of our Major Crimes detectives in making this arrest,” Director Ambrose said. “Their commitment to ensuring the safety of our streets is an invaluable asset to every Newark resident.”