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Police Chase Suspect Wanted for Newark Keer Avenue Shots Fired Incident

Newark

Police in Newark engaged in a foot pursuit for a gunman wanted for firing several rounds in the city's South Ward late Tuesday night. 

At approximately 10:14 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired in the vicinity of 23 Keer Avenue. 

Upon arrival, officers located multiple shell casings and a suspect running from the scene. 

The suspect led cops on a foot pursuit through the yard on Hansbury Avenue before officers set up a perimeter to search for the man. 

Police reported no injuries in the shooting and the motive has not been determined. 

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