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BREAKING NEWARK NJ: Police Involved Shooting Reported in Newark's North Ward

Newark

There is a large police presence in the area of Sylvan and Summer Avenue as authorities are investigating a shooting that involved a police officer at this time.

The incident reportedly originated as a foot pursuit for a suspect wanted for possession of a weapon who allegedly committed an armed robbery in the area.

The suspect is suffering a gunshot injury to the shoulder according to reports.

There is an injured police sergeant who has a leg injury.

The officer was not struck by gunfire.

All injuries appear to be non-life-threatening at this time.

Stay clear from the area for the investigation.

UPDATE 9:55 p.m. A second police officer is suffering an arm injury. This is not a gunshot injury.

UPDATE 10:01 p.m. The incident reportedly originated from a commercial burglary that occurred in the 100 block of Sylvan Avenue.

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