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Police Search for Newark North Ward Shots Fired Suspect

Newark

Police in Newark are on the search for a suspect wanted for a shooting that occurred in the city's North Ward Thursday night.

According to preliminary reports, gunfire rang out in the vicinity of 130 Parker Steet at approximately 10 p.m.

Police arrived at the scene taped off the area after locating several shell casings according to authorities. After searching the neighborhood, officers did not find any injured victims.

Police said an older model Jeep Cherokee was observed speeding away from the scene and remains at-large.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.

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