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Gunfire Erupt at Newark East Ward Housing Complex

Newark

Police in Newark's East Ward are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred at a housing complex in that part of the city during the overnight hours.

According to preliminary reports, several residents dialed 911 after they heard several rounds of gunfire exploding near the Pennington Court Housing Complex just before midnight.

Residents said they took extreme caution inside their apartments and homes in the area after they heard what appeared to be shots coming from a rifle or large caliber guns.

Police arrived at the scene and taped off Dawson and Pennington where they began a search for evidence and possible victims.

There were no severe injuries reported.

The suspect/s remains at-large.

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