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Male Struck by Gunfire in Newark's Central Ward

Newark

One person suffered gunshot injuries at the scene of a shooting in a section of Newark's Central Ward on Tuesday night. 

It happened around 9:35 p.m. just outside the Nat Turner Park in the 50's block of New Fairview Avenue. 

A ShotSpotter device alerted police about a dozen rounds of gunfire and when police arrived, an off-duty officer pointed units in the direction of the injured male. 

The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment and is reportedly in stable condition.

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