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DEVELOPING NEWARK: Male Shot in Newark’s Central

Newark

There are severe injuries reported for one of one victim found shot in Newark's Central Ward a short time ago.

According to police, at approximately 8:34 p.m., a gunman fired multiple shots in the area of 221 Irvine Turner Boulevard.

Police say the victim was struck in the neck and is in critical condition.

EMS are rushing to the scene at the time.

Units have a crime scene established and an investigation underway. This is the second person shot on Irvine Turner Boulevard in less than three hours.

Avoid the area for the investigation.

**Shooting Rundowns:**

5:23pm Newark- Avon and ITB one person shot

6:03 Trenton- Kingsbury Square Two people shot

8:03 Jersey City- Ocean and Warner one person shot

8:11 Paterson- 14th Avenue and East 25th two people shot

8:39pm Newark- 200 block Irvine Turner Boulevard one person shot

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