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Shots Fired Incident Under Investigation in Newark's South Ward

Newark

Authorities in Newark are investigating a shots-fired incident that erupted in the city's South Ward on Sunday.

At approximately 7 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired near the intersection of Madison Avenue and Bergen Street. 

Officers on the scene requested a crime scene unit to the scene after they found evidence that a shooting had occurred in the community. 

Newark Major Crimes Shooting team was at the scene to handle the investigation. 

No injuries or arrests were immediately reported.  

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