Boy, 13, Accused of Shooting at Newark Police

A 13-year-old boy who allegedly shot at police was among three people arrested Sunday following an early morning car chase, Det. Todd McClendon of the Newark Police Department said.

A resident flagged down police near Springfield Avenue and Blum Street around 3:30 am and said people in masks and driving in a Jeep were attempting to commit robberies in the area. Police spotted the vehicle shortly afterwards at Springfield Avenue and S. 10th Street and began chasing it.

During the pursuit, a passenger -- later identified as the 13-year-old -- fired a weapon several times at the police car, McClendon said. The boy reportedly ditched the gun near 15th Avenue and S. 7th Street.

The chase ended when a tire blew on the Jeep and the three occupants tried to flee on foot. All were caught after a brief foot pursuit near 338 S. 12th St., McClendon said.

Along with the 13-year-old, a 16-year-old and Andre Morgan, 20 -- all of Newark -- were charged with receiving stolen property, possession of burglary tools and resisting arrest. Morgan was also charged with eluding police and a number of motor-vehicle violations. The 13-year-old faces additional charges of aggravated assault on a police officer and weapons offenses.