Newark police seeking to identify shooting suspect

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Bullet casings at a crime scene-stock photo

NEWARK, NJ – Police in Newark are searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a shooting that took place on Sunday.

According to Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé, just before 3 a.m., police responded to the 700 block of South 14th Street on a call of shots fired.

Newark police seeking to identify shooting suspect

After investigating, police found shell casings on the ground. A nearby surveillance video camera captured the shooter.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

Anyone with information about the identity of this suspect vehicle to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.