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Shooting in Newark's West Ward Injures One

Newark New Jersey

A shooting that happened in the city's West Ward overnight has police investigating. 

Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 100 block Vermont Ave. at around 10:15 p.m. after residents reported hearing multiple rounds of gunfire in the area. 

A thorough search of the area had no victims located by police. 

Officials from The University Hospital reported a male victim suffering injury from gunfire had entered the emergency room shortly before 10:30 p.m. 

The victim's injuries were not reported to be life threatening.