Skip to main content

DEVELOPING: Stray Bullets Cause Property Damage in Newark Central Neighborhood

Newark

Police officials in Newark are reporting no injuries in a shots-fired incident in the city's Central Ward. 

According to police, at approximately 2 p.m., a ShotSpotter device alerted police of gunfire rang in the area of 389 South 6th Street. 

When officers arrived at the scene, they taped off the area after finding a vehicle struck by multiple bullets. 

Police say officers found about a dozen shell casings and a male suspect ran from the scene. He remains at-large at this time. 

The motive for the shooting is under investigation. 

 

1,000