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Gunfire Erupts in Newark’s Central Ward

Newark

An earlier shooting in Newark’s Central Ward is under investigation by police.   

Police said gunfire rang out on the 18th  Avenue side of Nat Turner Park near Hunterdon Street shortly before 5:05 p.m. 

Police located shell casings while searching the area, but no victims were found.   

According to police,  a ShotSpotter device activated and alerted the officer of the shooting.   

The suspects fled the scene and is at large. 

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