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Shell Casings Recovered in Newark South Ward Shots Fired Incident

Newark

There were no injuries reported in a shots-fired incident in Newark's South Ward Saturday morning. 

According to police, at approximately 2:15 a.m., police responded to reports of shots fired near the intersection of Hanford Street and Evergreen Avenue. 

Officers arrived and found evidence that a shooting occurred after they searched the area. Police located no victims. 

Police officials said it was a ShotSpotter activation that alerted them of the shooting. 

The suspect fled the scene and has not been captured at this time. 

Newark Police will handle the investigation. 

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