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Police Chase Down, Capture Violent Carjackers in Newark

Newark New Jersey

An early morning pursuit of two men reportedly armed and wanted for a carjacking in the city had the suspects crash the vehicle in the area of Raymond Boulevard and Lock Street at around 3:30 a.m. 

The suspects bailed from the vehicle initiating a foot pursuit with several police units. 

 Both suspects (1 minor and 1 adult)  were captured a short distance away. EMS were called to the scene for minor injuries to the suspects sustained during the pursuit/crash.  

A short time before the pursuit, EMS transported one person to the hospital after reportedly being assaulted  with a weapon (pistol whipped) during a carjacking in the East Ward. 

It is not immediately known if the suspects were responsible for the assault at this time. 

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