Police in Newark are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted for a shooting that injured a man in Newark.
Police said ** Dupree Waldron, 25, of Irvington** is wanted in connection with a shooting at in the area of South 7th Street and Central Avenue on Saturday evening.
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Police said, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the location on a call of shots fired where they arrived to find a 23-year old male victim was shot.
The victim was transported to University Hospital and treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound police said.
As part of their investigation, detectives said they have determined that **Dupree Waldron** is a suspect in the shooting.
The investigation is active and ongoing police said.
**These are mere accusations lodged against Waldron. He is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**
Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose is urging anyone with information about Dupree Waldron 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.