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Armed Suspects Exchange Gunfire Near Weequahic Park in Newark

Newark

Police are searching for two suspects who exchanged gunfire near a Newark South Ward Park this afternoon. 

Newark Police officials said a man was injured in the shooting in the area of Weequahic Park on Sunday afternoon.  Shooting

Officers were called to the area of Renner and Elizabeth avenues around 1:25 p.m.

According to a statement from police, officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound. His injuries are not life-threatening.

Police believe two females began firing shots at each other before fleeing the scene. 

The victim is in stable condition. No arrests had been reported.

The investigation is ongoing.

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