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Gunfire Strikes Man in Shoulder in Newark's South Ward

Newark

And early morning shooting in Newark has police investigation.

The shooting happened in the city's South Ward at around 5 a.m. Sending police to the scene where arriving units located the victim shot to the shoulder at that location.

The victim was transported to University Hospital where his injuries were not reported as life-threatening .

A crime scene established in the area had cops located several shell casings and a nearby house struck by bullies.

According to the victim, several suspects exited a vehicle and approached shooting at him shortly before police arrived.

the scene.

Police are investigating a motive for the shooting.