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Suspects Wanted for Firing Shots on Newark West Ward Street

Newark

Newark Police officials are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday morning on a street in the city's West Ward.

According to police, suspects occupying a black or dark-colored 2008 Chrysler wagon pulled up in the teens block of Speedway and began to fire multiple shots at unknown targets just before 3:45 a.m.

Police arrived at the scene found shell casings in the street, but after a search of the area, they did not find a victim according to reports.

The vehicle has reported NJ licenses plate numbers "543-7HC" and was last seen speeding eastbound on South Orange Avenue.

A resident in the 20's block of Speedway woke up and reported to police that bullets struck her house. A crime scene unit was established to collect evidence.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.

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