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BREAKING NEWARK NJ: Newark North Ward Shooting Victim Transported to Hospital in Private Vehicle

Newark

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Newark's North Ward injuring one person this evening.

Officials at the University Hospital immediately contacted police when a male victim was dropped off at the hospital suffering a gunshot wound at around 6 p.m.

According to preliminary reports, the victim was walking in the area of Stone and Crane when as many as four black male suspects exited a white vehicle )possibly a Dodge Charger) and began chasing the victim and firing shots.

The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg reports said.

Police have a crime scene established and an investigation underway.

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