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One Injured in Early Morning Newark West Ward Shooting

Newark

By: Tracie Carter

Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Newark's West Ward Monday. 

Early morning shots fired rang out in the 60's block of Munn Avenue around 1:50 a.m., prompting a police investigation. 

Units arrived at the scene and found shell casings and a male suffering a non-life-threatening graze wound. 

One person was detained, and a search of the area revealed two weapons, and police engaged in a foot pursuit for a suspect who fled the scene. 

That person was captured and detained while Newark Shooting Response Team investigated the circumstances surrounding the shooting. 

No other injuries were reported. 

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