Police Fugitive Apprehension Team arrests shooting suspect

NEWARK, NJ — Sharif Mitchell, 39, of Newark, was arrested on Friday, Nov. 11, for a shooting that occurred on Sunday, Nov. 6.

At approximately 1 a.m., a 45-year-old male victim was closing a business located at 7th and Roseville avenues, when two males approached and attempted to snatch the keys to the establishment from his hand. The suspects brandished a handgun and shot the victim, when he refused to turn over the keys.

The victim was transported to University Hospital, where he was treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

Following an intense investigation, detectives determined that Mitchell is a suspect in this shooting. Judge Marvin Adames issued a $200,000 warrant for Mitchell’s arrest.

Members of the Newark Police Fugitive Apprehension Team located Mitchell in the 200-block of Lehigh Avenue on Friday, Nov. 11, and arrested him without incident.

Mitchell is charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

“The streets of Newark are safer today, thanks to the commitment and dedication of our Fugitive Apprehension Team,” Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. “These men and women work tirelessly to ensure that Newark residents enjoy a peaceful and secure city.”

  Fugitive Apprehension Team, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose