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BREAKING: Severe Injuries Reported for Newark West Ward Shooting Victim

Newark

Police are on the scene of a shots-fired incident with a male fighting for his life after shooters fired multiple times at him, causing severe injuries in Newark's West Ward this afternoon. 

It happened around 4 p.m., near 26 St. Paul Avenue where gunfire rang out after a male suspect exited a vehicle and began firing. 

Officers arrived at the scene and found the victim suffering two gunshot wounds to his chest at that location. 

Police have a crime scene established and an investigation underway. 

UPDATE: Vehicle found in the 600 block of Grove Street in Irvington Township. 

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