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Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of 27-year-old Gregory McCualsky, who has been charged with attempted murder after Newark Police say he shot his sister-in-law in the parking lot of Newark’s Walmart early Tuesday. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
McCualsky’s, last known address 447 W. National Dr., Heath, reportedly fired at sister-in-law Nitaleen McCualsky from a dark colored sedan at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Nitaleen McCualsky, 21, of Granville, sustained a single gunshot wound above the right hip while in the passenger's seat of a silver-blue Honda Odyssey in the parking lot of Walmart, 1315 N. 21st St. The man in the driver's seat was not injured. She was treated for her injuries, which police say were not life threatening.
Police recovered the firearm at a different location and are reviewing Walmart security cameras.
Gregory McCualsky is described as a white male, six-feet tall, weighing 190 pounds and has blonde hair and blue eyes. He has a history of criminal behavior, including a pending felony case for aggravated possession of methamphetamine.
Anyone with information should call Newark police's communication section at (740) 670-7200 or the detective bureau at (740) 349-6708. Licking County Crime Stoppers also will take tips at (740) 349-6888 or (888) 488-9058.
Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers’ Board. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as a tool in the community’s fight against crime.
Tax-deductible donations can be sent to: Licking County Crime Stoppers, Inc., P.O. Box 304, Newark, OH 43058-0304.
