Rahway police need the public's help in identifying a person of interest who they believe shot a 33-year-old man Thursday morning after attempting to rob him.
The victim was walking on the 300 block of Elm Avenue shortly after 2 a.m. when he was approached by two men who demanded his money, Capt. James Connolly said a statement.
The surveillance photos show this man moments before the shooting, firing and striking the victim once in the shoulder, according to police.
Suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his early 30s, dark hair, fade-style haircut, chin strap beard, tattoos on both arms, who was seen wearing camouflage shorts and a vest with an American flag on both the back and front left side.
The victim transported to University Hospital in Newark with non-life-threatening injuries police said.
Anyone with information on the identity of the individual in the photographs are urged to call the Rahway Police Department at (732) 388-1553 or (732) 827-2117.