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Fatal Injuries Reported for Victim of Newark South Ward Shooting

Newark

Authorities in Essex County are investigating a shooting that left one victim dead and at least two others injured in a Newark neighborhood during the overnight hours.

According to a preliminary investigation, police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the vicinity of 130 Brunswick Street at approximately 3:15 a.m., police responded to reports of shots with a person down at that location.

When officers arrived, they located the severely injured victims suffering gunshot wounds at that location according to reports. The victim was confirmed dead a short time later according to authorities.

Two other victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries according to officials.

Police closed off the area as they searched for evidence to determine a motive for the shooting.

There are no reports of arrests.

**UPDATE: 5:12am** One woman dead, two males injured.

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