Union County resident wounded in shooting
Darius Mitchell (Photo: Newark Dept. of Public Safety)
City detectives identified Darius Mitchell, 36 of Newark, as the gunman, according to police.
The victim, a 35-year-old man, was shot on Hawkins Street around 3:30 a.m., authorities added. The man's injuries were not considered serious and he was later released from University Hospital.
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"Although police are actively searching for Mitchell, we are asking for the public's assistance in quickly locating and removing him from our streets where he continues to pose a threat," Ambrose said in a statement.
Anyone with information was asked to call Newark's 24-hour Crime Stoppers' tip line at 877 NWK-TIPS (877-695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877-695-4867). All anonymous tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward, authorities said.
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