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Gunfire Erupts in Newark's North Ward

Newark

Police in Newark are investigating a shooting that erupted in a section of the city's North Ward overnight.

At approximately 2:20 a.m., police responded to reports of shots fired near the intersection of 7th Avenue and 3rd Street. 

Several NorthWard Police units arrived and found property damage after a suspect fired a gun in the neighborhood and fled the scene. 

Police searched the area for victims, but no injuries were reported. 

The motive for the shooting is under investigation. 

 

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