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Bullets Strike House in Early Morning Newark Shooting

Newark

Police in Newark are looking for a suspect wanted for firing several shots in a neighborhood that caused property damage. 

Gunfire erupted in the vicinity of 535 South 18th Street around 12:30 a.m., prompting a police investigation. 

Officers arrived at the scene and began a search for a suspect who fled the scene in a black or dark-colored Audi after firing shots at unknown targets. 

Police searched the area for victims, but no injuries were reported. A house sustained damage after bullets struck the residence, according to police. 

The suspected vehicle is believed stolen from Toms River and has reported NJ license plate numbers "C16-NWK". 

The motive for the shooting is under investigation. 

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