Newark Man Arrested for January Shooting in New York

by Charlie Dwyer

NEW YORK, NY – Javaughn Horton, a 28-year-old male has been arrested on charges of attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on January 30.

According to police reports, the incident occurred at approximately 10:40 p.m. An unidentified individual approached a 36-year-old male victim and beckoned him over.

The individual proceeded to discharge a firearm multiple times, hitting the victim in both legs. The assailant entered a black Chevrolet sedan and fled the scene, traveling eastbound on East 233 Street.

Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was reported to be in stable condition after the shooting.

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Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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