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DEVELOPING: Gunfire Erupts on Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark; Injuries

Newark

Police in Newark are looking for a female gunshot victim who they believe ran from the scene of a shooting that injured her and male a short time ago in the city's South Ward.

According to preliminary information, gunfire rang out near a bodega in the 700 block of Frelinghuysen Avenue at approximately 12:55 p.m.

Police arrived at the scene and ordered EMS on a rush after locating a male victim struck by bullets at that location.

Officers set up a crime scene in the area where they searched for evidence and a possible suspect involved in the shooting.

There were no arrests reported.