A 25-year-old man from Zanesville was left in critical condition after a shooting early Sunday outside Tony’s Bar on West Main Street in Newark, Ohio, and a suspect was taken into custody at the scene without incident. Police say a firearm recovered from the suspect has been secured as evidence while detectives continue investigating.
According to the Newark Division of Police, officers responded to reports of a shooting at Tony’s Bar, located at 392 W. Main St., early Sunday morning. As reported by nbc4i.com, officers and Licking County Sheriff’s deputies located a 25-year-old Zanesville man suffering from a gunshot wound at the scene.
Victim Critical, Suspect Held Without Incident
The victim was reported to be in critical condition at the time of the police release. A suspect remained on scene and was taken into custody without incident, the outlet’s report notes, and the suspect had a firearm on him, which police secured as evidence.
No further details about the suspect’s identity or the circumstances that led to the shooting have been released. Newark police detectives are continuing to investigate the case as it moves toward a possible charging decision.
Prosecutor Review Expected Monday
The Licking County Prosecutor’s Office is expected to review the case for possible charges on Monday, per the same account. It remains unclear what charges, if any, could follow once that review is complete.
Police are asking anyone with information, photos, or video related to the shooting to contact detectives at 740-670-7215. Investigators have not released additional details about what led up to the shooting or the relationship, if any, between the parties involved.
