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Newark West Ward Gunfire Fatally Injured One

Newark

Newark Police officials are looking into the motive behind a West Ward shooting that sent a person to the hospital on Monday night. 

It happened around 11:10 p.m. near 118 Brookdale Avenue in the Vailsburg section. 

Officers rushed to the neighborhood after gunfire erupted and when they arrived, they found the unidentified victim struck by bullets. 

The victim reportedly suffered fatal gunshot wounds.  

There were no arrests reported or suspects sought at this time. 

The investigation remains ongoing.

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