At approximately 4:50 p.m., Newark police responded to the 300 block of Lyons Avenue on a call of shots fired. Responding officers found a juvenile stabbing victim who was taken to University Hospital for treatment. He is reportedly in stable condition. No other injuries have been reported.
Responding officers also recovered a spent 9MM shell casing in the area.
The stabbing and shooting suspect is described as a light-skinned male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, two-tone blue pants, white sneakers, and a black face mask.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect is urged to call the Police Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
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