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Vehicle Found Shot Up Near Fairmont Cemetery in Newark

Newark

Police reported no injuries in a Saturday shot-fired incident in Newark's West Ward. 

Early morning gunfire set off a ShotSpotter device on the South Orage Avenue and South 14th Street side of Fairmont Cemetery around 2:55 a.m. 

Officers arrived and found a silver vehicle struck by bullets, but no occupants were inside the car during their search. 

The suspect fled the scene and remained at large. 

Police have not determined the motive for the shooting at this time. 

 

 

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