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Injuries Reported After Gunfire Erupts in Newark's West Ward

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Police in Newark are investigating a shooting that injured a person in a neighborhood in the city's West Ward.

According to preliminary reports, gunfire rang out in the vicinity of 69 Chelsea Avenue shortly before 12:40 a.m. where arriving officers found an unidentified person suffering gunshot wounds at that location.

Police say the victim was transported to University Hospital for treated and officials could not immediately confirm the extent of the patient's injuries.

The motive for the shooting has yet to be determined and no arrests have been reported.

**NOTE:** We are alerting the community that last night's incident is the second time gunmen disturbed the peace on Chelsea Avenue by recklessly firing guns in the neighborhood in less than a week. Police were called to the same neighborhood to investigate shots fired that occurred on June 11th. Click **[HERE ](https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/gunman-opens-fire-newark-west-ward-neighborhood)** for that story.

Please report suspicious activity and people to police early and often by calling Newark Police at 973-733-6000

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