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Newark North Ward Shooting Causes Injuries

Newark

An overnight shooting that occurred in the Newark's North Ward has police searching for a suspect/s responsible for the incident.

Reports of shots fired sent police to the vicinity of the 60's block of Kearny Street shortly before 9 p.m. where they found a male victim struck by gunfire at that location.

The victim was taken to University Hospital where his injuries were not immediately reported as life-threatening.

Police are attempting to determine if the gunmen targeted the victim.

There were no official reports of arrests made.