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Male Struck by Gunfire in East Orange

East Orange

East Orange Police are investigating a shooting that injured a male this evening in the city.

According to police, gunfire erupted in the 40’s block of New Street around 4 p.m. sending police to the scene to investigate.

Upon arrival, officers found a male victim suffering a bullet wound in his leg at that location.

Police say the victim was transported to University Hospital in Newark for treatment.

The suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle and are at-large.

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