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Police Arrest Newark South Ward Shooting Suspect

Newark

Authorities today announced the arrest of a 32-year-old man wanted in connection with a February shooting.

Rasheed Simmons was taken into custody Wednesday on Green Street.

Simmons has been charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

According to authorities, the shooting occurred outside a residence in the 200 block of Osborne Terrace, where the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds according to reports.

The investigation into the shooting is active and ongoing.

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