By: Richard L. Smith
In Newark's Upper West Ward, police swiftly detained two suspects following a shooting incident on Friday night.
The event was first detected by a ShotSpotter device, which alerted authorities to several rounds fired in the teens block of Reynolds Place.
Responding to the alert, police units arrived at the scene and immediately called for a crime scene unit upon discovering shell casings and a weapon.
The quick intervention led to the detention of both individuals involved in the incident.
Detectives at the scene embarked on a thorough collection of evidence, working to ascertain the motive behind the shooting.
No injuries were reported as a result of the gunfire, averting a potentially more severe outcome.
The situation is currently under investigation as law enforcement continues to piece together the details of the incident.
The prompt response and detention of the suspects highlight the effectiveness of Newark's ShotSpotter technology in addressing gun-related incidents and ensuring public safety.