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Gunfire Strikes Man Multiple Times in Newark's West Ward

Newark

EMS rushed a male victim to University Hospital after a shooting left him with serious injuries overnight.

Reports of shots fired sent police to the 700 block of Springfield Avenue at around 7 p.m. where arriving officers located the victim suffering multiple gunshot wounds to the leg according to reports.

Police set up a crime scene in the area where they searched for evidence and a possible motive for the shooting.

There were no other victims reported or arrests made.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

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