A convicted felon who accidentally shot a 5-year-old girl during an argument in Newark was arrested Saturday, officials announced Monday.

Jamar Battle, 30, of Newark, was charged on Aug. 10 with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office. Battle was arrested the next day and was in Newark federal court Monday, where he was ordered to detained until his next hearing.

Jamar Battle (Newark Department of Public Safety)

The shooting, which police originally called a "cowardly act,' happened on July 4 on Avon Avenue at 11:30 p.m., when Battle was arguing with another person, investigators said. During the argument, Battle fired his gun, but instead of hitting his intended target, he hit the 5-year-old girl who was walking down the street with her father.

The girl, who was not identified by police, was treated and released from University Hospital.

U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said Battle was convicted in 2015 for illegally possessing a firearm, so he was still considered a felon at the time of the shooting.

If he is convicted, Battle could be jailed for up to 10 years and fined up to $250,000.

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