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Newark Police Investigates Shooting with Injuries on Clinton Avenue

Newark

There were non-life threatening injuries reported for the victim of a shooting that occurred on a street in Newark.

According to preliminary reports, police responded to reports of a person shot near the Advanced Auto Parts store located in the 100 block of Clinton Avenue near Astor Street at approximately 2 a.m.

Upon officer's arrival, they found the unidentified victim suffering a gunshot wound in the arm.

EMS transported the victim to University Hospital for treatment according to police.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.