Police issued an arrest warrant for Mr. Tajh Washington, 28, of the Bronx, who they say is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on Tuesday.
According to a statement released by police, at approximately 1 p.m., police responded to the 800-block of South 19th Street on a call of shots fired. A man fired a weapon at a woman following a quarrel.
Police say the woman ran from the scene, along with another female victim and a child.
Units arrived at the scene observed property damage resulting from this incident, but no injuries were reported according to police.
"Detectives investigating this incident have identified Tajh Washington as a suspect and secured a warrant for his arrest on a charge of Aggravated Assault" according to Newark Police Director Anthony Ambrose.
Police described Washington as 5’9” tall, 175 lbs. and has a medium brown complexion, brown eyes with a bald head and beard.
Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Tajh Washington 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.