By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Newark seek the public’s help in identifying the suspect with an aggravated assault shooting on May 8.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. stated police responded to a call about a shooting in progress in the 400 block of South 19th Street.
When officers arrived, they located a victim who was not injured by the gunfire, Newark Police stated.
According to Newark officials, at approximately 10:50 a.m., the victim and another individual argued and fought over the victim’s scooter.
That person drew a gun and fired at the victim, Newark officials say.
Newark authorities stated that the bullet struck an iPhone in the victim’s pocket, and officers recovered one bullet in the street.
Director Miranda urges anyone with information on the suspect’s identity to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).