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Shots Fired Investigation Results in Arrest in Newark's West Ward

Newark

Police took a male suspect into custody and charged him with weapons possession after a shots-fired incident occurred in the city's West Ward on Sunday night. 

According to a preliminary investigation, police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the vicinity of 1083 18th Avenue around 11 p.m. 

Units arrived at this scene found evidence that a shooting occurred, but no victims were found after police searched the area. 

Police say they confiscated two weapons and one shell casing during the arrest.

There were no injuries reported.

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