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ShotSpotter Activation Alerts Newark Police of Early Morning Shooting with Injuries

Newark

Multiple rounds of gunfire that erupted on a street in Newark now has police on the search for a suspect who is responsible for firing the shots that injured one person.

According to preliminary reports, gunfire erupted in the 100 block of Brunswick Street at approximately 1:40 a.m. sending police to the scene where officers immediately taped of the area after finding the alert and conscious victim struck by bullets at that location.

EMS transported the victim to University Hospital where doctors treated serious injuries, but the victim is expected to survive according to reports.

Police collected more than a half dozen shell casings at the scene as they searched for additional evidence and possible suspects.

No arrests were reported and the motive for the shooting has not been confirmed according to reports.

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