Arrests Made In Union County Shooting

LINDEN, NJ — Police have announced the arrests of four additional suspects following a shooting in April along Woodlawn Avenue.

Amare Baskerville, 19, and two 16-year-old males from Elizabeth were taken into custody in the early morning hours of July 10 after authorities carried out search warrants at multiple Elizabeth locations. They also found a stolen handgun.

Later that day, Terrance Dove Jr., 18 of Elizabeth, turned himself in to police.

Dove and Baskerville are charged with second-degree aggravated assault, weapons possession, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Complaints filed against the two minors have not been released.

On April 25, law enforcement responded to a report of shots fired along Woodlawn Avenue.

They found that a group of people had been shooting guns after a fight and took a 16-year-old male into custody. Complaints were filed for aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

No injuries were reported, but multiple vehicles were left damaged.

Linden Police say the news of the arrests was withheld prior to Tuesday due to reasons related to the ongoing case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Stephanie Diaz at 908-474-8520 or sdiaz@lpdnj.org.

Messages to crimetips@lpdnj.org can also be delivered anonymously.

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