A Newark man has been arrested and charged in the murder of a 9-year-old autistic boy, authorities said Wednesday. Jesse Dunbar, 36, was also charged with attempted murder for shooting and wounding an adult man, NJ.com reported. He additionally faces charges of aggravated assault and weapons offenses.

The man who was arrested, Jesse J. Dunbar II, also faces charges of first-degree attempted murder, aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. The office said he was “also charged with shooting an adult male,” but did not say whether that referred to the 36-year-old.

An arrest has been made in connection to the shooting death of 9-year-old Yasin Morrison, who was gunned down in Newark Friday evening, NJ.com is reporting. Jesse J. Dunbar II, 36, is charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, the Essex County Prosecutor’s office said Wednesday.

NEWARK — Officials have made an arrest in connection with the tragic death of a 9-year-old boy. According to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, Newark resident Jesse J. Dunbar II has been charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses tied to the incident in Newark's South Ward on Jan. 31.

There are calls for justice from the family of 9-year-old Yasin Morrison, who was shot and killed in Newark on Friday.

A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a 9-year-old boy in Newark, law enforcement announced. The alleged shooter was identified as Jesse Dunbar II, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday morning.