Authorities in Newark announced the arrest of Frederic Masucci, 25, of Newark, who was wanted for a shooting that occurred on Thursday, January 12, 2017.
According to authorities, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a 29-year-old male victim was shot in the 300 block of North 10th Street by a male suspect following a quarrel.
Police said the suspect fled the scene on foot.
The victim was transported to University Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Through investigation, Major Crimes Detectives determined the identification of the shooter and executed a warrant for his arrest authorities said.
Last night (Friday), members of the Newark Police Special Enforcement Bureau receive a Crime Stoppers tip on the location of Massuci. Working on the lead provided by the tipsters, Massucci was located in a basement apartment on the 100 block of Garside and was apprehended without further incident.
Massuci is charged with Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Criminal Attempt.
This charge is merely an accusation.
The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this crime or any other crimes to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).
All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.