Police in Newark announced the arrest of Mr. Marquis Hatcher, 27, of Newark, also known as Toyon Hatcher, on charges of three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose in a shooting that occurred Friday.
According to a statement released by Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose, shortly before 7:45 p.m., reports of shots fired sent police to the 900 block of Bergen Street where they found a man and woman suffering gunshot injuries.
Director Ambrose said the pair were transported to University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Police say another woman was shot at during the same incident but there were no injuries reported.
Detectives investigating this incident identified Marquis Hatcher as a suspect and secured a warrant for his arrest.
Police took Hatcher into custody without incident according to Director Ambrose.
These charges are merely accusations. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
At least two other suspects remain at large. This investigation is ongoing.
Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about this incident 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.