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ShotSpotter Alerts Newark Police to South Ward Shooting

Newark

By: Tracie Carter 

Newark Police are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred Thursday night in the city’s South Ward.

At approximately 10:40 p.m., a ShotSpotter device alerted authorities to gunfire near 215 Rose Street.

Responding officers arrived at the scene, discovered shell casings, and taped off the area for investigation.

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After a thorough search of the neighborhood, no victims were located.

Authorities believe the suspect fled the scene and remains at large.

The investigation is active and ongoing. Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact Newark Police headquarters.

 

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