New Jersey

Cops Seek Man Who Allegedly Kicked Woman's Door In, Shot Her

The woman was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries, officials said

What to Know

  • Police in New Jersey are searching for a man who allegedly kicked in a woman’s door and shot her
  • Erick Majette, 24, of Newark, allegedly kicked in the door of a woman’s residence on Sunset Avenue in Newark around 1 a.m. on Sunday
  • The woman was taken to the hospital and treated for life-threatening injuries, Newark's Department of Public Safety said

Police in New Jersey are searching for a man who allegedly kicked in a woman’s door and shot her.

Erick Majette, 24, of Newark, allegedly kicked in the door of a woman’s home on Sunset Avenue in Newark around 1 a.m. on Sunday, Newark’s Department of Public Safety said.

Majette then allegedly shot the woman, who was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries, according to the department.

Police say the woman knew Majette, and is in stable condition.

Police have secured a warrant for Majette’s arrest on charges including burglary, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and criminal mischief.

Anyone with information is asked to call the department’s Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS.

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