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Police arrest man wanted in shooting in Newark

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A Rahway resident was shot early Saturday.

NEWARK -- Police arrested a man Sunday wanted in the shooting of a Rahway resident.

Darius MitchellDarius Mitchell (Photo: Newark Dept. of Public Safety) 

Darius Mitchell, 36, of Newark, was charged with aggravated assault and gun possession, city police said.

Mitchell allegedly shot a 35-year-old man early Saturday on Hawkins Street, police said. The Rahway man was treated and released from University Hospital.

Police arrested Mitchell in the area of Clinton Avenue after receiving a tip.

Anthony Ambrose, public safety director for Newark, asked people to continue using the department's CrimeStoppers tip line at (877) NWK-TIPS or (877) NWK-GUNS.

Myles Ma may be reached at mma@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @MylesMaNJ. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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