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DEVELOPING NEWARK NJ; Men Barricaded Inside Newark South Ward House

Newark

Authorities are on the scene of an incident where two men are barricaded inside a house in the city's South Ward at this time.

There is a heavy police presence in the vicinity of 193 Shephard Avenue where SWAT is attempting to get two reportedly men to come out of a home.

It is not clear if the suspect is armed with a weapon or if he is holding any hostages.

There are no injuries reported.

Please avoid the area for the investigation.

Developing.

UPDATE 1:33 p.m.: Authorities have arrested two reportedly armed men who they say created a disturbance at the nearby bodega then barricaded themselves in a nearby home.

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