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Shell Casings Recoverd in Newark South Ward Shooting

Newark

There were no reported injuries in a shots-fired incident that occurred in a section of Newark's South Ward.

According to police, residents in the 100 block of Shephard Avenue dialed 911 after hearing what they thought were gunshot around 10:05 p.m.

Units arrived and taped off the area after finding three shell casings, but after a search of the neighborhood, no victims were found.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation and the suspect remains at-large.

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