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UPDATE: Vehicle Connected to Newark North Ward Shooting Sought by Police

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Newark Major Crimes detectives are looking for three suspects who fled in a vehicle after a shooting on September 1st.

According to Newark Police Officials, the victim, a 25-year-old Newark resident reported that on Friday that shortly after 5:00 p.m., he was near the intersection of Summer Avenue and Crane Street when three masked men, armed with guns, exited a vehicle and shot him during an attempted robbery.

Police said the victim ran and flagged down a friend who drove him to University Hospital where doctors treated then released him.

According to authorities, the vehicle is a white Dodge Charger with a black roof and black front grill.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the white Dodge Charger, the shooting or the vehicle’s three occupants to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).

All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

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