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Gunfire Erupts on Leslie Street in Newark's South Ward

Newark

Police recovered multiple shell casings at the scene of a shits-fired incident in Newark's South Ward Friday. 

The late-night shooting happened around 11:40 p.m. in the area of 164 Leslie Street. 

Police arrived at the scene and found evidence that a shooting occurred but no victims were located after cops canvassed the neighborhood. 

The suspect fled the scene and has not been captured. 

Police have not determined a motive for the shooting. 

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