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Shots Fired Incident on 14th Avenue in Newark Under Investigation

Newark

Police in Newark are investigating a shots-fired incident in the city's West Ward overnight. 

Officers responded to residents' complaints of gunfire near the intersection of 14th Avenue and South 17th Street around 10:40 p.m. 

Upon arrival, police found evidence that a shooting had occurred, but no victims were located. 

The suspect left the scene immediately after the shooting, according to reports. 

The motive is under investigation.

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