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Gunfire Erupts Near I-78 in Newark's South Ward

Newark

There were no injuries reported in a shooting incident in a section of Newark's South Ward Saturday morning. 

According to police, a ShotSpotter device activated in the vicinity of 10 Marie Place shortly before 3:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found several shell casings o  the small block that is adjacent to I-78. 

Officers searched the area, but there were no victims found. 

Police believe the suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV and is at large. 

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