On Friday, March 3, 2023, at approximately 8:21 p.m., Newark Police received a report of an assault that occurred in the 3000 block of Newpark Mall Road involving several persons including males in their late teens to early twenties. Officers quickly responded and located an adult male victim suffering from possible stab wounds to the upper body. Emergency personnel immediately rendered aid to the victim. The victim, an adult male in his thirties, was transported to a local area hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and subsequently released.
No arrests have been made at this time. Newark Police officers are actively working to identify involved parties. As a reminder, the Newark Police Department and the Newark community do not tolerate acts of violence. The Newark Police Department is urging any person with additional information to come forward.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact Newark Police Officer Corey Swadener at [email protected] or by phone at 510.578.4964.
Information can be left anonymously on the “Anonymous Tip” hotline at 510.578.4965.
Community Engagement Manager Jada Chiu will be the point of contact for media inquiries. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or contacted by phone at 510.578.4929.
