Jaki N. Hooks-Lewis, 20, of the Somerset section of Franklin Township, is accused of shooting a 31-year-old male in front of a residence on Dewald Avenue. His father, Jason Lewis, 43, also of Dewald Avenue, has been charged with hindering apprehension.
FRANKLIN -- Authorities are searching for a father and son wanted in connection with a shooting Tuesday evening in the township, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said in a news release Friday.
Jaki N. Hooks-Lewis, 20, of the Somerset section of the township, is accused of shooting a 31-year-old man in front of a Dewald Avenue residence, authorities said. He has been charged with second-degree aggravated assault.
His father, Jason Lewis, 43, also of Dewald Avenue, has been charged with hindering apprehension.
At approximately 7:44 p.m., township police received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting gunshots in the area of Dewald Avenue. Responding officers found a man outside a residence with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his leg, according to the release.
The victim, who was the intended target, was taken to a local trauma center for emergency treatment, it was stated.
An investigation revealed that Jason Lewis Lewis allegedly assisted his son in fleeing from the area following the shooting, according to the release. Detectives are searching for both men, and are urging them to surrender.
Authorities are cautioning the public from approaching either man as Hooks-Lewis is considered armed and dangerous, according to the release.
Law enforcement officials are asking anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit at 908- 231-7100, the Franklin Township Police Department 732-873-5533 or the Somerset County Crime Stoppers' Tip Line at 1-888-577-8477 or online at www.888577tips.org or www.scpo.net and click on either "Crime Stoppers" or "TIPS HOTLINE".
All Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential.
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