Police Update Monday Morning Shooting In Newark

On Monday, May 5, 2025, at approximately 3:43 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the unit block of Earlington Lane, located within the Liberty Square apartment complex, in response to multiple reports of gunfire.

Upon arrival, Officers located a 32-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower extremity. A responding Officer immediately applied a tourniquet and rendered first aid until Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he received treatment and is currently listed in stable condition.

While canvassing the area, Officers located multiple vehicles in the parking lot that had also been struck by gunfire and sustained damage.

Detectives from the Division’s Major Crimes and Evidence Detection Squads were notified and responded to the scene to assume the investigation. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

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