By: Richard L. Smith
A 55-year-old Newark man is facing multiple weapons and assault charges after authorities said he shot a woman he knew during an incident in the city's South Ward over the weekend.
According to information released by Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, police responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of Shephard Avenue at approximately 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, October 10.
Upon arrival, responding officers discovered a woman suffering from a gunshot wound.
Authorities said the victim was allegedly shot by a man known to her.
Emergency responders transported the woman to University Hospital in Newark, where she was reported to be in stable condition.
Police identified the suspect as Terry-Malik Baker, 55, of Newark, who was taken into custody at the scene.
Baker faces charges of aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and possession of a weapon by a person legally prohibited from having one.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting or the relationship between the suspect and the victim.