Investigation Update- Suspect Arrested in August Shooting
For Immediate Release:
September 16, 2021
On September 14, 2021, an investigation by detectives of the
Violent Crimes Unit led to the arrest of a man wanted for his involvement in
the shooting of two females.
Tyron Outlaw was arrested by members of the United States
Marshal’s New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Atlantic
City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section. Outlaw was wanted following an investigation into
a shooting that occurred in August.
On August 18 at 10:55 pm, patrol officers responded to the
700 block of north Michigan Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert. Responding officers located evidence of
gunfire, but no victim. A short time later, two female victims, 16 and
52, of Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City
Division suffering from gunshot wounds. The injuries were non-life
threatening.
ARRESTED: Tyron
Outlaw, 44, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Aggravated
assault (four counts), unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon
for an unlawful purpose, and certain person not to possess a weapon.
Outlaw was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Charges are mere accusations, and
the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to
contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at
609-347-5766. Information can be text to tip411 (847411). Begin the text
with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.
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