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City of Newark Police Division
Monday January 12th, 2026 :: 01:29 p.m. EST

Advisory

Police Seek Help Locating Man Wanted for Questioning in Shooting Investigation

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., requests the public’s help in locating Marshall Moreira, 32, of Hillside, wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting that occurred on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
 
At approximately 12:35 p.m., Police responded to Patten Place near Wolcott Terrace on a call of shots fired. Responding Officers did not locate any victims, but observed a spent shell casing at the location of the firearm discharge.
 
Detectives investigating this incident seek Mr. Moreira for questioning. 
 
Director Miranda urges anyone with information on the whereabouts of Marshall Moreira 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

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