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City of Newark Police Division
Tuesday April 9th, 2024 :: 12:13 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Police Seek Help Locating Woman Wanted for Questioning in Shooting Investigation

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help with locating Monica Pemberton, 55, who is wanted for questioning in connection with the investigation of a shooting that occurred on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
 
At approximately 10:45 p.m., Police responded to the 800 block of South 16th Street on a call of a shooting. Responding officers located a man and a woman who had been shot. Both victims were transported to University Hospital for treatment and each is reportedly in stable condition.
 
Detectives investigating this incident are seeking Monica Pemberton for questioning.
 
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Monica Pemberton 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: https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.orgNewark Police Division 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

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City of Newark Police Division
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Newark, NJ 07108

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