Newark, California (Friday, July 29, 2022)
On Friday, July 22, 2022 at approximately 7:47 pm, Newark Police Officers responded to a report of a fight in-progress in the area of Wells Ave and Ash St. Officers arrived within 2-minutes of the call, but were unable to locate any victims at that time.
At approximately 10:57 pm, Newark Police was made aware of an involved victim, a 24-year old male out of Newark, being treated at a local hospital for life-threatening injuries believed to be sustained during the earlier incident. Detectives were called out to assume the investigation and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Detectives have been actively working to identify involved parties.
On Friday, July 29, 2022, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
Newark Police Detectives will be continuing their efforts and handling this case as a homicide investigation. The incident is not believed to be a random act. There is no belief of any on-going danger to the general public as a result of this incident.
The victim’s identity has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation, please contact Newark Police Detective Andrew Musantry at [email protected] or 510.578.4956.
Information can also be left anonymously on the "Anonymous Tip" hotline at 510.578.4965.
Captain Jolie Macias will be the point of contact for media inquiries. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or 510.578.4921.
