By: Tracie Carter
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Patrick Roberts, 27, of Irvington, in connection with a shooting that took place on July 21, 2025.
Around 11:01 p.m., Newark’s ShotSpotter system detected gunfire in the 600 block of South 10th Street.
Officers responding to the alert recovered a single 9mm shell casing near Brenner Street and South 10th Street.
Investigators from the Major Crimes Shooting Response Team reviewed surveillance video that showed an individual firing a handgun at an occupied silver Toyota Camry.
Anyone with information about Roberts or the incident is urged to call the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
Calls will be kept confidential.