Irvington woman wanted for questioning after Newark shooting damages multiple cars and building
NEWARK, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 55-year-old Irvington woman wanted for questioning in connection with a Monday night shooting that left several vehicles and a building riddled with bullet holes in Newark’s South Ward.
At approximately 9:59 p.m. on October 6, police responded to the 400 block of Leslie Street after a Shot Spotter alert reported gunfire in the area. Responding officers found four vehicles struck by bullets and property damage to a building located in the 300 block of Chancellor Avenue. Two motor vehicle crashes also occurred at the intersection of Leslie Street and Chancellor Avenue when drivers collided with parked cars during the chaos. No injuries were reported.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., said detectives are actively seeking Melissa Wise, 55, of Irvington, for questioning in connection with the shooting.
The motive behind the gunfire and the full scope of Wise’s involvement remain under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone who knows her whereabouts to contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or submit a tip online at https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org.
Crime Stopper tips remain anonymous and could result in a reward.
Key Points
- Melissa Wise, 55, of Irvington, wanted for questioning in Newark shooting investigation
- Gunfire struck four vehicles and a building on Leslie Street and Chancellor Avenue
- Two traffic collisions occurred during the incident; no injuries reported