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Gunfire Injures Man in Newark's Downtown

Newark New Jersey

Police are searching for a heavy-set black male last seen wearing green army shorts, a black shirt and a hat who is wanted for a shooting that injured a man shortly before 5:30 p.m.

Police were flagged down in the 100 block of Halsey Street by several people who witnessed a shooting. Officers invetsigating the incident learned that a male victim was transported by private vehicle to University Hospital suffering an apparent gunshot wound.

His condition is unknown at this time. 

The suspect fled towards Broad and Market Street.