Gunfire came after argument, police say
Antonio Seabrooks (Photo: Newark Police Dept)
Detectives with the city's Fugitive Apprehension Team arrested Antonio Seabrooks at a residence without incident, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said in a statement.
Police found two women, 34 and 45, and one man, 41, suffering from non life-threatening gunshot wounds at the bar on the 600 block of South 10th Street around 2 a.m. April 24, according to authorities. The three were are all treated and released from University Hospital.
"After tediously scrutinizing evidence, Cease Fire Shooting Response Team detectives were able to identify Seabrooks as the shooter although they are unsure what prompted the argument, which preceded the shooting," Ambrose said.
Police investigate triple shooting at bar
Seabrooks faces aggravated assault and weapons charges. Officials said his bail was set at $350,000.
Police said the investigation was continuing and additional charges were possible.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the 24-hour Crime Stoppers tip line at 877-NWK-TIPS (877-695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877-695-4867). Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers would be kept confidential.
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