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Gunfire Erupts in East Orange, Injuring One

East Orange

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a man injured this evening. 

Police responded to reports of shots fired on North 19th Street at around 9:30 p.m. Upon their arrival, police found a male victim (reported to be in his late 30's) shot in the leg. The victim was taken to University Hospital where he is expected to survive. 

A search of the area had police locating several shell casings on the ground. The  suspect remained at-large. 

The shooting is under investigation by East Orange Police. 

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