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Police Investigate Double Newark South Ward Shooting

Newark

There is an active investigation underway into a shooting that injured two victims in Newark's South Ward Wednesday evening.

Police were called to the vicinity of 272 Lyons Avenue at approximately 7:30 p.m. where officer arrived at the scene and found a gunshot victim.

According to a statement released by police, the male victim was taken to Beth Israel Hospital where his injuries were non-life threatening.

While police investigated at the crime scene, officers were informed of a second victim who arrived at the hospital's emergency department suffering a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

Newark Police officials say both victims are in stable condition.

Detectives closed off the area where they searched for evidence to support a motive fo the shooting.

The shooter remains at-large.

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