By: Jeff Sommes Authorities in Newark are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred early Wednesday morning in the city’s North Ward. Responding officers arrived on the scene and discovered multiple shell casings, confirming that a shooting had taken place. Despite an extensive search of the surrounding community, no injuries were reported. Newark’s Shooting Response Team responded and is leading the ongoing investigation.According to preliminary reports, a ShotSpotter device detected gunfire in the area of 266 Grumman Street shortly before 2 a.m.