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Overnight Newark Shooting Under Investigation

Newark

There were non-life threatening injuries reported in a shooting that occurred overnight in Newark.

Police responded to the teen block of Voorhees Street before 2 a.m. after receiving reports of a person shot at that location.

Arriving units found the victim suffering a gunshot injury to the leg according to reports.

EMS transported the victim to University Hospital for treatment.

Police recovered a weapon at the scene of the shooting.

A preliminary investigation indicates a possibility of a self-inflicted injury, but the investigation remains active and ongoing.