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Gunmen Fire Shots on Street in Newark’s South Ward

Newark

Police have a crime scene established in a section of Newark’s South Ward while investigating a shooting at this time. 

Officials said it happened around 7 p.m. near 49 Evergreen Place. 

According to police, shooters armed with guns fired multiple at unknown targets before fleeing the scene in a dark-colored vehicle. 

Police checked hospitals in the region for walk-in victims suffering bullet wounds, but no injuries were reported. 

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.