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Police Search for Suspects that Fired Shots in Newark's East Ward

Newark

Authorities are on the search for the suspects that fired a weapon on an East Ward Street early this morning. 

Gunfire rang out shortly before 2 a.m. this morning in the 60's block of East Kinney (near Symphony Hall) sending police units to the scene where police found at least two shell casings. A thorough search of the area did not find any injured victims. 

A light colored vehicle occupied with at least 4 black males (possibly armed)  was seen fleeing the area according to witnesses. 

NOTE: Residents also reported the sound of multiple rounds of gunfire in the city's West Ward on Sunset, Boylan, and Brookdale Streets in the Vailsburgh Section. 

Residents also reported sounds of gunfire near Grove and Springfield Ave. (Irvington)