Cops Investigating Murder Arrest City Man on Weapons Charge

Newark police detectives conducting an investigation at the scene of a homicide Wednesday arrested a city man after allegedly finding him with a handgun.

Detectives were conducting their investigation at 20th Street and Hopkins Place, where 36-year-old Shaheed Cook was killed Tuesday. During the investigation, police saw John Legrier, 19, duck into an abandoned building, the department said in a statement.

Officers questioned Legrier and allegedly found him in possession of a loaded .25-caliber Titan handgun. He was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.  

"I commend the Newark Police Department's Fugitive Apprehension Unit for their exemplary investigative and aggressive work which led to the apprehension of this individual,” Police Director Samuel DeMaio said.