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ShotSpotter Device Detects Gunfire in Newark's South Ward

Newark

Police in Newark are searching for a person responsible for firing shots in a section of the city's South Ward Saturday evening. 

A ShotSpotter device alerted police of gunfire near 14 Harding Terrace around 9:47 p.m. 

Units arrived and found evidence that a shooting occurred, but no victims were found after a police search of the area. 

Newark's Major Crimes Shooting Response Team arrived and the scene and assisted in the investigation. 

Police say the suspect is at large.