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Gunfire Erupts on North 6th Street in Newark

Newark

Police reported no serious injuries in a short-fired incident in a Newark neighborhood on Saturday night. 

Residents dialed 911 after hearing several rounds of gunfire in the vicinity of 206 North 6th Street shortly before 9:30 p.m. 

Officer arrived and requested a crime scene unit after locating shell casings at that location. 

Police say officers canvassed the area, and no victims were found. 

City cops are also investigating a shooting incident in Newark's West Ward on Friday evening. 

At approximately 8 p.m., residents reported about a half dozen rounds of gunfire near West End and South Orange avenues. 

Police arrived and taped off the area after finding evidence that a shooting had occurred. 

There were no fatal injuries reported.