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Gunman Fires Multiple Shots on Newark Street

Newark

There were no injuries reported in a shooting that occurred in a neighborhood last night in Newark.

Police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the vicinity of Dilliard Court and 7th Avenue where residents said they heard about a half dozen loud popping noises then police lights and sirens at around 8 p.m.

Units arriving at the scene found a vehicle struck by bullets but a thorough search of the area had no gunshot victims according to reports.

Police recovered several shell casings during their investigation.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.