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Bullets Strike Car in Newark's South Ward

Newark

Newark Police are investigating a shooting that caused property damage in the city's South Ward on Sunday afternoon. 

It happened around 3:15 p.m. near 7 Earl Street. 

Police say an armed suspect fired multiple rounds at unknown targets before fleeing the scene. 

When officers arrived at the scene, they found shell casings and a car with bullets holes. 

Police say the vehicle was unoccupied, and after they canvassed the area, no victims were located.  

The motive for the shooting is under investigation. 

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