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Newark Police Investigates Reports of Shots Fired in Downtown Newark

Newark

There were no injuries immediately reported for a shot fired incident in Newark's Downtown this afternoon.

Police Officers were called to the area of Market Street between Ramond Plaza and McCarter Highway at around 3 p.m. where they arrived and canvased the area for possible victims.

According to reports, police found a person suffering a leg injury but later determine that gunfire did not strike the victim.

Police closed off a portion of Market Street where they searched for evidence and possible suspects.

The investigation remains active.