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ShotSpotter Device Detects Gunfire on West Market Street in Newark

Newark

Police located shell casings at the scene of a shooting in Newark's West Ward on Saturday night. 

Just after 9:30 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired near 373 West Market. 

Upon arrival, officers found multiple shell casings, but no victims were immediately located. 

Police are looking for a black male suspect wearing dark clothing who fled the scene on foot after firing about a half dozen shots. 

It is not clear who the target of the gunfire was and the suspect fled the scene on foot. 

No arrests have been made.

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