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Gunman Fires Multiple Rounds in Newark West Ward Neighborhood

Newark

Police in Newark are on the search for a suspect who is wanted for firing about a half dozen rounds in a West Ward neighborhood on Saturday night.

According to police, gunfire rang out in the vicinity of 87 Pine Grove Terrace at approximately 9:20 p.m. sending officers to the scene to investigate.

Authorities say when police arrived, they found evidence that a shooting occurred but during their search of the community, no victims were found.

The suspect reportedly fled the scene immediately after the shooting.

Police have not reported a motive for the shooting at this time.

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