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Gunfire Erupts on Morris Avenue in Newark

Newark

Police in Newark are looking into the motive behind a shots-fired incident in the city's Central Ward on Wednesday morning. 

According to police, at approximately 3:25 a.m., gunfire rang out in the vicinity of 321 Morris Avenue, sending officers to the scene to investigate.

Upon arrival, police found evidence that a shooting occurred, but no victims were found after officers searched the area.

Police investigating at the scene requested a crime scene unit to assist in the investigation. 

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.