Detectives Investigate Shooting 
Newark, California (Friday, June 18, 2021)
On Thursday, June 17th 2020, at approximately 7:56 p.m., witnesses called 911 to report a man with a gun on the 5700 block of Moores Ave. Newark Police Officers quickly responded and arrived at the location within a couple of minutes, but the suspect had fled prior to their arrival.
Preliminary investigation revealed a male had driven up in a vehicle, stopped in front of a house and fired a single round towards the residence before speeding away. Officers located evidence of a bullet striking the garage door.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. At this time, the motive remains unknown. Newark Police Detectives have taken the lead on the investigation and are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact Newark Police Investigations Unit Sergeant Yama Homayoun at 510.578.4920 or via email at [email protected]
Information can also be left anonymously on the "Anonymous Tip" hotline at 510.578.4965.
Lieutenant Brian Simon will be the point of contact for media inquiries. He can be reached via email at [email protected] or contacted by phone at 510.578.4995.
Address/Location
Newark Police Department CA
37101 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-578-4237