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Gunfire Erupts During Robbery of Taxi Driver in Newark

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Police in Newark are investigating an armed robbery of a taxi cab driver that resulted in gunfire.

There were no physical injuries reported in the robbery that was reported at around 2:35 a.m. in the 500 block of South 17th Street according to reports.

The suspect reportedly pulled a gun on the driver and demanded cash before firing a shot that landed inside the cab.

The man has only been described as a black male who was wearing dark clothing.

It is not immediately clear if the suspect was a customer.

The incident is being investigated by the Newark Police Department.

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