There is an active and ongoing investigation underway in Newark as police search for suspects wanted for an overnight shot fired incident.
According to preliminary reports, requested gunfire rang out in the vicinity of Ruggerio Plaza and 7th Avenue at around 11 p.m. sending police to the scene where first arriving units found evidence that a shooting occurred but a search of the area did not indicate any victims.
Police orequested a search of several area hosppital for possible walk-in victims, but as of late last night, there were no reports.
Police are looking for an older model Jeep Cherokee with tinted windows and large tires that sped from the scene immediately after the shooting.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.