By: Richard L. Smith
Newark Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred early Thursday morning on McCarter Highway, which they believe involved an exchange of gunfire between suspects in two vehicles.
The incident took place around 2:30 a.m. near 1448 McCarter Highway.
Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert at the location and discovered shell casings upon arrival.
The department’s Shooting Response Team was notified, and a preliminary investigation suggests that the occupants of two vehicles exchanged gunfire before fleeing the scene northbound on McCarter Highway.
After canvassing the area, police did not locate any gunshot victims.
The incident remains under active investigation as authorities work to identify the suspects involved.