Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder Arrested After Newark Standoff, Used Baby as Human Shield

Standoff and Arrest in Newark

• 🚨 A fugitive, wanted for attempted murder in Hillside, New Jersey, is now in custody following a standoff in Newark.
• 🏠 The suspect barricaded himself inside a home on Clinton Avenue in the South Ward of Newark.
• 🔫 Authorities report that shots were fired from inside the home at law enforcement officers.

Human Shield Incident

• 👶 The suspect allegedly used a baby as a human shield in an attempt to prevent law enforcement from apprehending him.
• ✅ Fortunately, the baby was recovered by police and is reported to be unharmed.
• ⚠️ The incident caused a lockdown of surrounding streets and evacuation of some adjacent homes.

Law Enforcement Response

• 🚓 Multiple agencies, including Rutgers police, Jersey Transit Police, state police, and Newark police, converged on the scene.
• ⏳ Law enforcement was engaged in a standoff with the suspect for several hours.
• 🏥 The suspect, who survived the confrontation, was taken to the hospital, though his specific condition (wounded or not) was not immediately clear.

Background of the Fugitive

• 🔍 The suspect was initially sought for an attempted murder case in Hillside, New Jersey.
• 💥 Upon arrival to take him into custody, the suspect reportedly opened fire, spraying gunfire into the street.