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Gunfire Erupts Near Apartment Building in Newark’s Central Ward

Newark

Police are on the scene of a shots-fired incident in the city’s Central Ward at this time. 

Gunfire rang out in the vicinity of 440 Washington Street around 12:45 p.m., placing police on the scene to investigate. 

Upon arrival, police found the shell casings near the apartment building, but no injuries were reported. 

The suspect fled the scene and is at large. 

A motive for the shooting hasn't been determined. 

UPDATE 2pm: A gunshot victim entered University Hospital suffering non-life threatening injuries, according to reports. 

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