NEWARK COPS ASKING FOR HELP IN NEIGHBORING DEADLY ASSAULT

Newark Police are seeking the public's help in finding suspects related to an aggravated assault that ended in death in the Walgreen's parking lot at 561 Irvington Ave. It is just across the street from Maplewood and is often used by residents in that part of the Township. 

See the notice below:

POLICE SEEK THE PUBLIC’S HELP IDENTIFYING AGGRAVATED ASSAULT SUSPECTS

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that police are seeking the public’s help in gathering information regarding the below pictured vehicle and two suspects in an aggravated assault that occurred on Saturday, October 8, 2016.

At approximately 1:10 a.m., officers responded to a call for service at Walgreen’s, located at 561 Irvington Avenue. An unresponsive 68-year old male victim was found on the ground in the parking lot with a male friend. A dark green Honda Pilot had come into the parking lot driving carelessly and nearly hitting the victim and his friend. A quarrel and scuffle ensued between the two groups during which time, the victim was struck, fell backward and hit his head on the sidewalk.  

The victim was transported to University Hospital where he died on November 5, 2016.

The male suspect was wearing a long green coat, blue jeans, black shoes and dread locs. The female suspect was wearing white pants, black heels and a short black coat.

While police are actively searching for the suspects, we seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and removing them from our streets. This investigation is active and ongoing.

Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about these suspects to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).  All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.