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Gunfire Erupts in Newark's Central Ward

Newark

Newark Police officials are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred at a location in the city's Central Ward on Friday night.

According to police, gunfire rang our in the vicinity of 143 Hudson Street at approximately 10:30 p.m., where officers arrived to find evidence that a shooting occurred.

Police searched the area for victims, but there were no injuries reported. Three shell casings were recovered during the officer's canvas of the neighborhood.

Authorities say a grey Jeep Cherokee sped away from the scene in an unknown direction.

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