Full Notification

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the below pictured male suspect wanted for questioning in a shooting that occurred on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Shortly after 8:30 p.m., police responded to 70 Crawford Street on a call of shots fired. A male fired a handgun at another man following a quarrel. No injuries have been reported, but police located a parked vehicle that was damaged by gunfire following this incident. The suspect fled in a gray Dodge Stratus bearing a temporary license plate. The suspect vehicle has heavy damage to the front bumper, driver’s side rear door and passenger side.

Detectives investigating this incident obtained a photo of the suspect via his Instagram account, bearing the label “humbletilldeath_”. We seek the public’s help in quickly identifying this suspect as part of this investigation.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this suspect to call the Department'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.

Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through the Newark Police Division Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play.