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Newark Central Ward Gunshot Victim Arrived at Hospital in Private Vehicle

Newark

Police set up a crime scene in a Newark Central Ward neighborhood after a shots fired incident connected on at least one person overnight.

The incident unfolded in the 200 block of Muhammad Ali Avenue at approximately 2:05 a.m. where a ShotSpotter activation signaled to police that at least a half dozen loud popping noises occurred at that location.

Several police units arrived at the scene and found multiple shell casings, but they could not find an injured person according to reports.

A short time later, officials at the University Hospital contacted police when a person suffering gunshot wounds exited a minivan reports said.

Doctors treated the victim's injuries that were not immediately reported as life-threatening.

Police believe that the victim suffered his injuries at the Muhammad Ali Avenue crime scene.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. There were no arrests made.

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