Ramon Perez Jr shot the 44-year-old Rahway victim on the 500 block of Union Street around 3:40 p.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said.
The victim was treated on scene, then transported to Newark University Hospital. He was last listed in stable condition.
A semi-automatic handgun loaded with hollow-point bullets was recovered from the scene, Guenther said.
Perez is charged with second-degree aggravated assault and related weapons charges. He was committed to the Union County Jail pending a scheduled appearance in Superior Court.
This incident remains under investigation by the Linden Police Detective Bureau, and anyone with information is urged to contact Det. Michael Cistaro at (908) 474- 8530 or via email at mcistaro@lpdnj.org. Information about this incident or any other crime can also be shared anonymously via email to crimetips@lpdnj.org.
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