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Overnight Shooting Under Investigation in Newark

Newark

An overnight shooting that sent one person to the hospital in Newark is under investigation.

Police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the 500 block of Avon Avenue at approximately 12:40 a.m. where officers arrived to find evidence that a shooting had occurred but no victims were located.

According to reports, the victim was found a short time later at University Hospital suffering gunshot injuries.

The extent of the victim's injuries have not immediately been released.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

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