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East Orange Man Sought for Questioning After Double Shooting in Newark

Newark

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Mikal Ali, 18, who is being sought for questioning in connection with a double aggravated assault that occurred on Nov. 7th.

According to officials, at approximately 7:15 p.m., police responded to the 200-block of Lyons Avenue on a call of a shooting.

Upon arrival, police found two men injured after a dark-colored SUV stopped and fired shots. Neither victim sustained life-threatening injuries.

Police say one victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment and the other arrived at Beth Israel Hospital for treatment.

Detectives need to question Mikal Ali, who is described as 5’9” tall and 220 lbs., with a medium brown complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. Ali is known to frequent 6th Avenue and North 13th Street.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Mikal Ali 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.

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