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DEVELOPING NEWARK NJ: Injuries Reported in Newark Double Shooting

Newark

There is an active investigation underway into a shooting that injured two people this afternoon in Newark's South Ward.

According to preliminary reports, a male suspect exited a vehicle armed with a gun and began firing at victims in the 300 block of Hawthorne Avenue before 3:20 p.m.

Two males were struck by bullets and transported to University Hospital where their injuries have not been reported as life threatening at this time.

Police are looking for a white colored vehicle that sped away from the scene after the shooting.

Avoid the area for the investigation.

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