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Man Enters Newark Hospital Suffering Gunshot Wound

Newark

Police searched the vicinity of Sherman Avenue and Astor Street after learning of a possible shooting that injured a male in Newark.

According to preliminary reports, officials at the University Hospital contacted police when the victim entered the emergency department suffering an apparent gunshot wound at approximately 11:10 a.m.

The victim reported to police that the incident occurred in the area shortly before he arrived at the hospital.

Medical staff treated the victim for the non-life threatening injury.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

There were no arrests reported.

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