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Male Found Shot in Elizabeth Neighborhood

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By: Richard L. Smith 

Police in Elizabeth are looking for a possible armed suspect who fired a gun at a man Tuesday morning. 

A preliminary investigation indicated that at approximately 8:30 p.m., Elizabeth officers received reports of shots fired near 71 Butler Street. 

When cops arrived, they found a male gunshot victim at that location. 

The victim was transported to the hospital and expected to survive. 

Officers also engaged a heavy presence on Washington Avenue for a second investigation.

No other injuries were reported.  

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