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Newark West Ward Shooting Under Investigation

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Police in Newark reported no injuries in a shots-fired incident in the West Ward Friday night. 

It happened around 11:35 p.m. in the 100 block of Grand Street. 

According to the investigation, a ShotSpotter device was activated after gunfire was detected in the Vailsburg community. 

When cops arrived, they took a male into custody and found a weapon and shell casings. 

Newark’s Shooting Response Team unit was called to the location to assist in the investigation. 

Police have not reported the motive at this time. 

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