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DEVELOPING NEWARK NJ: Shots Fired Investigation Underway in Newark’s North Ward; One Victim

Newark

There is an active crime scene established in the 400 block of North 9th Street as police search the area for potential victims of a shooting at that location.

According to preliminary reports, police patrolling the area heard as many as seven rounds of gunfire in the area and requested backup at around 8:05 p.m.

Police investigating at the scene were told by University Hospital officials that a male gunshot victim entered the emergency department at around 8:10 p.m.

The victim's injuries were only reported as stable with a gunshot wound to the back.

There were no other injuries reported.

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