Newark Man Shot His 'Longtime Friend' After Argument, Police Say

NEWARK, NJ — A Newark man has been accused of shooting his friend after they had an argument last month, authorities announced Friday.

Efon John Cadogan, 49, of Newark, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.

Police responded to the 900-block of 18th Avenue around 10 p.m. on Sept. 10 after getting a call about an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, authorities said.

Here’s what happened, police alleged:

“The victim and Cadogan, who are longtime friends, got into an argument while they were sitting in the side yard of a building at that address. Cadogan left the yard, but returned moments later and pointed a handgun at the victim, firing one shot that missed. Cadogan exited the yard and ran eastbound on 18th Avenue. The victim left the yard, running toward his own vehicle which was parked in front of the building. As the victim attempted to enter his vehicle, Cadogan fired another shot that grazed him in the forearm.”

Police added:

“During the investigation, a warrant was issued for Cadogan’s arrest on Sept. 11. A week later, on Sept. 20, Cadogan turned himself in to the police and was arrested. In addition to aggravated assault, he was also charged with possession of a handgun without a permit and possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose.”

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