Authorities confirmed the death of a male victim and severe injuries for another after gunfire rang out in a Newark North Ward neighborhood overnight, connecting on both males.
Police were called to the vicinity of 172 Lincoln Avenue to investigate reports of shots fired before 10:30 p.m.
Several police units arrived at the scene and taped off the area after locating two victims suffering injuries after being shot at that location according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.
One of the victims suffered a gunshot injury to the chest while the other was shot in the facial area according to reports
At 5:33 a.m., The Essex County Prosecutor's Office responded to request for public information confirming that one of the victims died from his injuries.
"This is an active and ongoing investigation in its preliminary stages" according to the prosecutor's office.
The motive for the shooting has not been released and there were no arrests reported authorities.
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