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UPDATE: 29-Year-Old Man Shot in Plainfield

Plainfield

Plainfield Police are on the search for a suspect who gunnned down a man in the city Sunday morning. 

Police said at approximately 12:58 AM, Plainfield Police units responded to the 100 Block of Hillcrest Avenue on a ShotSpotter Alert.

According to police, after officers searched the area, they were unable to locate a victim.

Police said a few hours later, an individual called to report that he had been shot while on Hillcrest Avenue.

The victim, a 29-year-old male, with non-life-threatening injuries was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The Plainfield Police Criminal Investigation Bureau continues to investigate.

Anyone with information, please contact Det. M. Acosta at (908)753-3360.

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