Detectives from the Newark Police Division’s Cease Fire Shooting Task Force are requesting the public’s assistance in locating two Newark residents, **Braulio Lopez, 19 and Joshua Garcia, 20** who are wanted for a shooting at each other on Carteret Street, said Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose.
According to Ambrose, after detectives responded to reports of shots fired on July 27, investigators developed sufficient evidence to determine the Lopez and Garcia had unsuccessfully attempted to shoot one another.
This investigation is active and ongoing.
Director Ambrose is urging residents to immediately contact police if they know Lopez’s or Garcia’s whereabouts or if they have additional information about the shooting by utilizing the Department's 24-hour Crime Stoppers’ tip line at 877 NWK-TIPS (877 695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877 695-4867).
All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.