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Police Investigate Report of Shots Fired in Newark

Newark

Police are investigating an evening shooting that left a victim suffering non-life threatening injuries in Newark.

Officers responded to the area of Sherman Avenue and Murray Street for a report of shots fired shortly before 9 p.m.

Upon arrival, police spoke with the unidentified victim, who told police that the suspect – a possibly black male – was reportedly seen in a silver Mercedes Benz armed with a .38 revolver before fleeing.

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.

The shooting remains under investigation.