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Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help with identifying the below-pictured suspect, who fired a gunshot at a victim on August 15, 2022. 
 
At approximately 7 a.m. in the 100 block of South 9th Street, the victim was cleaning his automobile when the suspect approached him from behind brandishing a weapon. When the victim attempted to run, the suspect fired one round in his direction. No injuries were reported. 
 
The suspect, who may frequent or live on South 10th Street between Central Avenue and 11th Avenue,  fled north on South 9th Street into a vacant lot adjacent to 107 South 9th Street.  He was wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood, black sweats, and a black ski mask covering his face. 
 
 Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the suspect 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.  
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at www.newarkpd.org or through our Smartphone App available at your App Store. Search Newark Police Division to download the App. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips #CrimeStoppers