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Man Struck by Gunfire in Newark’s North Ward

Newark

Police in Newark’s North Ward are investigating a shooting that injured a male Saturday Morning.   

Officers responded to shots fired in the area of 205 Lincoln Avenue, prompting a police investigation.   

Units arrived and found a male suffering bullet wounds in his shoulder.   

The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.   

A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect fired two rounds at the victim before fleeing the scene.   

Newark has experienced about three shots fired incidents city-wide since Friday, which includes this shooting.   

The motive for this attack has not been determined. 

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