NEWARK, NJ – A man remains in critical condition after a shooting on the 40s block of North 4th Street, leading Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé to call for public assistance in identifying suspects connected to the incident.
The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 24. Responding officers found the victim inside a residence, where he had been shot after suspects fired at the home from the outside.
Prior to the shooting, the victim had heard an altercation involving individuals vandalizing a parked vehicle in the area. The suspects then fired at the residence, injuring the man, who was subsequently transported to University Hospital for critical treatment.
Detectives have released pictures of the suspects, one of whom was seen driving a green BMW sedan with a Nevada license plate. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All tips received will remain confidential and may result in a reward.
