Police have a crime scene established in the 200 block of Hawthorne Avenue at this time after gunfire rang out in the area a short time ago.
Witnesses dialed 911 when they reportedly spotted to vehicles pull up to each other and began to exchange gunfire in the area of Seymore Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue at around 9:30 a.m.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or property damage but authorities did locate evidence that a shooting had occurred.
Witnesses said that they scrambled for safety but did notice two grey colored vehicles (one of which was possibly a Nissan Altima) were occupied by several male occupants. One of the fleeing vehicles reportedly had a female driver.
Newark Police are investigating.