NEWARK — A 17-year-old male from East Orange was arrested on Friday in connection with a shooting in Newark, police said on Facebook.

The teen was charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, police said.

According to police, a 25-year-old was shot in the area of Clinton and Chadwick Avenues at 10 p.m. on Jan. 29.

The victim, who was not identified, received a non-life threatening injury.

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