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Suspect Sought for Newark West Ward Shooting

Newark

By: Tracie Carter 

Police reported no injuries in a shots-fired incident in Newark's West Ward. 

Gunfire rang out in the area of 240 Mount Vernon Place, prompting police to the location to investigate around 10:30 p.m. 

Upon arrival, police found evidence that a shooting had occurred, but after searching the scene, no victims were found. 

Police say a ShotSpottter device activated and alerted officers of gunfire in the West Ward community. 

The suspect fled the scene and remains at large. 

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