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UPDATE: Search Continues for Suspect Wanted for Fatal Shooting at Newark West Ward Housing Complex

Newark

Essex County authorities are continuing their search for the suspect who fired a gun at a man in Newark's West Ward causing fatal injuries on Friday.

According to authorities, Mr. Ibn Coates, 31, of Newark was shot in the 300 block of South 9th Street at approximately 3:14 p.m. and pronounced dead at 4:47 p.m.

According to authorities, the suspect arrived at the complex and upon fire on Coates before fleeing the scene.

There were no other injuries reported.

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