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Suspect Sought for Newark North Ward Shooting

Newark

Newark Police officials are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred in the city’s North Ward on Sunday. 

Police responded to reports of shots fired near the intersection of Mount Prospect and Coeyman around 7:45 p.m. 

Upon arrival, police taped the area off after officers found shell casings, but no victims were located after a search. 

Residents in the area said the male suspect ran from the scene after firing the gun. He remains at large. 

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

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