Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., requests the public’s help in identifying the pictured female in connection with a shooting that occurred on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
At approximately 2:38 p.m., Police responded to a ShotSpotter notification at 15th Avenue and Hayes Street. Responding Officers did not locate any victims but observed ballistics evidence at the scene, including damage to a parked vehicle that had been struck by gunfire. Police received a report of a juvenile male arriving at University Hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot injury.
The juvenile was identified as a suspect by surveillance cameras in the area. He has been arrested on charges of two counts of aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and possession of firearms by a minor.
Shooting detectives investigating this incident also observed a female at the scene and request the public’s help in identifying her.
Director Miranda urges anyone with information about this suspect’s identity 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 https://www.newarkpublicsafety.org/how-do-i/submit-a-crime-tip/. #newarknj #police #shooting #investigation
