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Newark Girl Struck by Gunfire

Newark

A shooting that sent a teenaged girl to the hospital overnight is under investigation in Newark.

According to preliminary reports, police were called to the West Ward community of Brookdale Avenue at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired.

Upon their arrival, police found a teenaged girl struck by bullets to her hand and leg according to reports.

EMS transported the girl to University Hospital where doctors are expected to perform surgery for non-life threatening injuries.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.