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Male Struck by Gunfire in Newark's South Ward

Newark

Police reported injuries for a shooting incident in Newark's South Ward on Sunday night. 

Authorities said at approximately 8:50 p.m, officers responded to reports of a person shot in the 70's block of Ludlow. 

Police arrived and found a male victim suffering a non-life-threatening bullet wound in his hand.

The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.

Circumstances behind the shooting have not been released by police at this time.