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Gunfire Erupts Near Park in Downtown Newark

Newark

Police in Newark is investigating a shooting in the city's downtown district Wednesday night. 

Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation near the intersection of Broad Street and Lincoln Park shortly before 8 p.m. 

Several units arrived and found multiple shell casings, but no victims were found after they searched in and around the vicinity of Lincoln Park. 

Police believe suspects occupying a dark-colored SUV pulled up in the area and began firing shots at unknown targets. 

The recent shooting is among several shots fired incidents near the park this month. 

Police reported no injuries, and the suspect remains at large. 

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