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East Orange Man Accused of Newark Shooting, Arrested

East Orange Newark

Authorities announced that the Fugitive Apprehension Team has arrested Alain V. Antoine, 23, of East Orange, for a shooting that occurred on January 10, 2017.

According to police, at approximately 12:20 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the city’s Central Ward. The victim, a 38-year old Newark man, was taken to University Hospital where he was treated and released.

As a result of their investigation, detectives determined that Alain V. Antoine is a suspect in this shooting and secured a warrant for his arrest.

Early this morning, detectives located and arrested Antoine on the warrant. He is charged with Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.

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