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Stray Bullets Strike Car in Newark’s North Ward

Newark

By: Jackie Amorine 


Police are on the scene investigating a shooting in Newark North Ward at this time. 
 

Newark Police responded to reports of shots fired near 660 Mount Prospect Avenue at approximately 4:20 p.m.  

Several officers arrived and found evidence that a shooting had occurred, but no victims were found after cops canvassed the scene. 
 

Stray bullets struck an unoccupied car. 
 

Police said a black male who wore dark clothing and dreads was observed running from the scene. 
 

Authorities are investigating the motive for the shooting.