Newark Man Arrested: Shot At Neighbor, Police Say

Newark, NJ – Authorities have arrested a Newark man suspected of shooting at a 43-year-old resident on Tuesday.

According to Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose, the department’s Fugitive Apprehension Team arrested Antonio Hunte, 34, of Newark, for allegedly shooting at the victim on Isabella Avenue and fleeing.

Authorities arrested Hunte at an Isabella Avenue residence without incident, police said.

Hunte was charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes.

An investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information about this or any other crime to contact the department's 24-hour Crime Stoppers’ tip line at 877 NWK-TIPS (877 695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877 695-4867).

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