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Gunfire Strikes Man in Newark's South Ward

Newark

Police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital late last night.

Gunfire erupted in the 300 block of Chancellor Avenue near Leslie Street shortly before 9:30 p.m. sending police to the scene where they located a male victim suffering injuries after being shot at that location.

The victim was transported to the hospital where his injuries were not immediately reported as life threatening.

Police setup a crime scene in the area where they searched for evidence.

Two black males were seen leaving the scene in a grey or silver Subaru according to reports.

There were no reports of arrests.