By: Richard L. Smith
Newark police are investigating a shooting incident that took place early Sunday morning on Orange Street.
A ShotSpotter alert notified police of gunfire near 447 Orange Street just before 3 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers secured the area and recovered multiple shell casings at the scene. Despite an extensive search of the neighborhood, no victims were located.
Authorities are currently searching for a suspect, described as wearing dark clothing, who fled the scene.
It remains unclear who or what was the intended target of the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing as police work to gather more information.