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Gunfire Erupts in Newark’s West Ward

Newark

Police in Newark’s West Ward are looking into a shots-fired incident that occurred earlier this afternoon.

According to police, a gunman arrived in the area of Brookdale and 18th avenues at approximately 2:50 p.m.

Police found evidence that a shooting occurred but after searching the area, no injuries were reported.

Police say the suspect fled the scene and remain at-large.