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BREAKING EAST ORANGE: Taxi Driver Shot in East Orange

East Orange

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a man with serious injuries early this morning in East Orange.

Police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the teens block of Davis Place shortly before 3 a.m.

The taxi driver drove a couple of blocks to the police precinct where police found him suffering a gunshot wound to the face authorities said.

He was rushed to University Hospital where his injuries are reported to be serious but stable.

A crime scene was set up on Munn Avenue and on Davis Place where authorities searched for evidence and a possible suspect.

The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.

There were no reports of any arrests made.

UPDATE 5:49 a.m. Police are looking for a light colored vehicle (possibly a Nissan or a Acura) occupied by three black males who were armed with a shot gun.

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