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DEVELOPING: Male Shot in Newark's Central Ward

Newark

Police and EMS  are on the scene of a shooting with a male injured in a section of Newark's Central Ward at this time. 

It happened around 3:40 p.m. near 757 South 19th Street, according to police. 

A gunman reportedly opened fire in the victim's direction, striking him in the arm and causing damage to a vehicle after bullets penetrated the car. 

Police say the victim is suffering a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his arm and is expected to survive. 

Police located ballistics and a crime scene 743 South 20th Street. 

There is a crime scene established in the area and an investigation underway.