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Male Attempts to Enter Newark Bar Armed with Weapon

Newark

Police in newark are investigating a reported shots-fired incident that occurred in a section of the city Saturday morning.

According to reports, police began a search for a male suspect last observed wearing a green and black jacket who first attempted to enter a bar in the vicinity of South 9th Street and 15th Avenue.

When security at the establishment stopped the unidentified male from entering, the suspect left but reportedly fired a shot at an unknown target in the vicinity of 463 15th Avenue.

Police believe that the same suspect who attempted entry into the bar is responsible for the shots-fired investigation. It is not clear if police found shell casings.

There were no injuries reported.

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