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Newark Man Charged in Shooting of Two People

A shooting at the Grace West Manor Complex in Newark, New Jersey, has led to the arrest of Ramad Moultrie, a 19-year-old man from Newark, on charges of unlawful possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, on August 2, 2021, members of the Newark Police Department responded to multiple shootings at the complex, where they located two victims with gunshot wounds. Surveillance video recorded Moultrie waving members of a crowd, including small children, out of his way before firing a handgun towards the two victims.

Three .45 auto caliber casings were recovered from the area where Moultrie discharged the firearm, and a .45 caliber handgun and a quantity of heroin were recovered when Moultrie was arrested at his residence.

Moultrie has been convicted twice in the state of New Jersey for possession of a controlled dangerous substance and once for possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. The felon in possession of ammunition charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000.

Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig credited special deputies of the U.S. Marshals Service and officers of the Newark Police Department with the investigation leading to these charges. The government is represented by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Shaughnessy of the Organized Crime/Gangs Unit in Newark.

The charge and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Moultrie made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa in Newark federal court and was detained.

This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.