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Newark Police Seeks Help Identifying Shooting Suspects

Newark

By: Najla Alexander 

Authorities in Newark request the public’s help identifying the suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred on Saturday, August 24.AdNewark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said at approximately 8:51 p.m., police responded to Dickerson Street near Hecker Street on a call of shots fired.

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Responding Officers did not locate any victims but observed that a vehicle parked in the area and a residential building in the area were both struck by gunfire, officials stated.  Pic

According to officials, detectives investigating this incident determined that two individuals had been riding on a scooter heading southbound on Hecker Street before an argument ensued with other individuals in the area.

 

The rear scooter passenger got off the scooter, removed a firearm from his waistband, and began shooting at the individuals, officials said. AdDirector Fragé urges anyone with information about the identity of either of these suspects to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). 

 

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