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Shell Casings Recoverd in Newark Ironbound Shots Fired Incident

Newark

Authorities in Newark reported no injuries in a shots-fired incident that erupted at a housing development in Newark's Ironbound section on Wednesday night. 

Police responded to reports of gunfire at the Hyatt Court Housing Complex on Horatio Court just before 8:55 p.m. 

Officers arrived at the scene and found multiple shell casings on the ground, but a check of the area indicated no victims, according to preliminary information. 

Police believe that a silver or light-colored BMW occupied by suspects sped from the scene after the shooting. 

The motive for the shooting is under investigation. 

No arrests have been reported. 

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