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Gunfire Erupts in Newark's South Ward Fatally Injuring Male Victim

Newark

An overnight shooting in Newark left one person dead in Newark's South Ward.

Police were called to the area of Bergen Street and Hawthorne Ave. shortly before 10:30 p.m on reports of shots fired with a possible victim down.

Cops arriving to the scene located a male victim suffering an apparent gunshot wound to the head.

Medics were called to the scene a short time later where the victim was reportedly pronounced dead.

There were no reports of arrests as investigators from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office combed the area for evidence and a possible suspect.

The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.

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