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City of Newark Police Division
Wednesday July 9th, 2025 :: 01:58 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Police Seek Help Locating Man Wanted for Questioning in Shooting Investigation

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., seeks the public’s assistance in locating Ruben Gonzalez, 18, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting that occurred on Friday, May 30, 2025.
 
At approximately 4:14 p.m., Police responded to the 300 block of Summer Avenue on a call of a shooting. Responding Officers learned that a man had arrived at University Hospital for treatment of gunshot injuries sustained at the Summer Avenue location. The victim was treated and is in stable condition.
 
Detectives investigating this incident are seeking Mr. Gonzalez for questioning regarding this incident.
 
Director Miranda urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Ruben Gonzalez to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). 
 
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at www.newarkpublicsafety.org. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #cops #tips

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Newark, NJ 07108

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