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Gunman Fires Shots in Newark South Ward Neighborhood

Newark

Police notified hospitals in the region to look out for possible walk-in gunshot victims after a shots fired incident in Newark's South Ward on Monday night. 

Officers responded to reports of shots fired that erupted in the area of Lehigh Avenue and Hunterdon Street around 10:10 p.m. 

Officers arrived at the scene and found several shell casings, but no victims were located.

The suspect reportedly fired rounds at individuals standing in the neighborhood before fleeing the scene.  

No arrests have been reported. 

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