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BREAKING NEWARK NJ: Gunfire Causes Injuries in Newark's Lower West Ward

There are injuries reported for a shooting that occurred in a Newark neighborhood a short time ago.

Preliminary reports coming into our information space has police in the vicinity of 11th Street and 11th Avenue after gunmen fired multiple rounds from a vehicle and connected on at least one person at around 9:30 a.m.

Police believe that one other person may have been struck by gunfire and have placed hospitals and police departments in the region on notice for possible walk-in victims.

According to reports, a silver or light colored car fired occupied by two suspects fired off rounds in the area then sped towards Central Avenue.

There is a crime scene established an active investigation underway. The condition of the victim has not been released at this time.

**NOTE:** This is the second -2nd- shooting at that location since Saturday with the first resulting in a homicide investigation. Click **[HERE ](https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/update-authorities-identify-man-fatally-shot-newark-0)** for that report.

Avoid the area for the investigation. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.