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Police Investigate Shots Fired Reports in Newark's West Ward

New Jersey

New Police officials are looking into a shots fired incident that occurred on a street in the city's lower West Ward during the overnight hours.

There were no immediate reports of injuries after gunfire rang out in the vicinity of 190 Littleton Avenue at around midnight according to officials.

A ShotSpotter activation sent police to the scene where they arrived to find a large crowd in the area and after a brief search, officers found multiple shell casings.

Police taped off the area where they searched for possible suspects and other evidence to assist in their investigation.

Authorities have not released a motive for the shooting at this time.

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