Police responded to a call of a shooting near the 300 block of Leslie Street around 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release.
Two male victims were treated for gunshot wounds at a local hospital and are now in stable condition, Ambrose said.
The shooting suspect is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall with a medium brown complexion and a beard. He was wearing dark clothing during the incident, authorities said.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to call the 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or visit www.newarkpd.org. All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential.
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