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Gunfire Fatally Injures One in Newark

Newark New Jersey

Police and EMS are on the scene of a shooting that happened in the city's West Ward a short time ago. 

Multiple rounds of gunfire erupted in the area of Stuyvesant Ave. and South Orange Ave. shortly before 4:30 a.m. sending first responders to the scene where they found the victim unconscious at that location. 

A crime scene has been established where several shell casings have been recovered. 

Please avoid the area if you are headed out this morning. 

UPDATE 4:59 a.m. This ia a confirmed fatality. Condolences to the victim's family and friends. 

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