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UPDATE: Police Seek the Publics' Help in Identifying Shooting Suspect at Chicken Shack in Newark

Newark

Newark Police request the publics' help in identifying a male suspect in connection with a restaurant shooting that occurred on Wednesday, August 5.

Just before 9:30 p.m., a male entered Royal Fried Chicken, located at 236 South Orange Avenue, and shot a worker following a quarrel.

The suspect then fled on foot, heading north on Bergen Street. The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

Detectives investigating this incident seek the publics' help in quickly identifying the suspect as part of the investigation.

The suspect is described as wearing a black T-shirt, dark-colored shorts, red sneakers and carrying a gray and black checkered backpack.

Police in Newark urge anyone with information about this suspect to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).

All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.