Police Arrest Fugitive Suspect in August 2023 Shooting
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé reports the arrest of Deidre Moses, 28, of Las Vegas, NV, and previously of Bloomfield, NJ, in connection with a shooting that occurred on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
At approximately 1:30 a.m., Police responded to the 40s block of North 4th Street on a call of a shooting. Responding officers located a man who had been shot while inside a residence after suspects fired at the home from the outside. Before the shooting occurred, the victim heard an altercation outside the residence involving individuals vandalizing a vehicle parked in the area. The suspects fired a weapon, striking the home and injuring the man. The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment. He is reportedly in stable condition.
Detectives investigating this incident identified Deidre Moses as a suspect in this shooting and obtained a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested on December 14, 2023, in Las Vegas, and faces charges of aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and criminal mischief.
These charges are merely accusations. This suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #lasvegas
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City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
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