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Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Newark Avon Avenue Shooting

Newark

By: Richard L. Smith 

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a shooting on Avon Avenue.  

Police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 9:11 p.m. in the 400 block of Avon Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers discovered that gunfire had struck the window of a residence. A bullet was later found in a bedroom of the home.  

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Through the course of the investigation, including a review of surveillance footage, the individual in the released image was identified as a person of interest in the case.  

Director Miranda Sr. is urging anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity to contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).

All calls will be kept confidential.

 

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