Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. requests the public’s help in locating Aariyan Walker, 23, of Newark, who is wanted for questioning about a shooting that injured two victims on December 6, 2025.
At approximately 4:07 p.m., the ShotSpotter detection system picked up gunfire in the 30 block of N. 5th Street. When Police Officers arrived, they located a victim lying on the floor of a grocery store suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen.
Officers rendered aid until the victim was taken to University Hospital, where they also responded and located a second gunshot victim from the incident. During the investigation, Officers recovered two 9mm shell casings and a black Nike ski mask.
Walker, a Black male, is 6’2” and 165 pounds with hazel eyes and black hair.
Director Miranda urges anyone with information on Walker’s whereabouts 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. #newarknj #police #tips
