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ShotSpotter Device Alerts Police of Newark Hobson Street Shooting

Newark

Police reported no injuries in a Newark shots-fired incident on Tuesday night. 

A ShotSpotter device alerted Newark Police of gunfire that rang out in the area of 66 Hobson street shortly before 11:50 p.m. 

Officers arrived in the area and found evidence that a shooting occurred, but no victims were found after police searched the scene. 

Police say the suspect fled the area and has not been found. 

The investigation remains active and ongoing.