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Gunfire Erupts Near Social Security Administration Building in Newark's Central Ward

Newark

Police recovered several shell casings on the scene of a shooting in Newark's Central Ward Sunday. 

Early morning gunfire erupted near the Social Security Administration building in the 200 block of Springfield Avenue around 5:12 a.m. 

Police arrived at the scene and taped the area off after cops found evidence that a shooting had occurred, but after searching the site, no victims were located. 

Authorities reported no arrests and the incident remains under investigation. 

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