By: Richard L. Smith
Newark police are investigating a shooting incident reported Monday evening in the city’s West Ward.
According to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, officers responded at approximately 7:17 p.m. on October 13, 2025, after a Shot Spotter notification indicated possible gunfire in the 500 block of South 19th Street.

Responding officers located several spent shell casings at the scene.
However, no victim has been found at this time.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not re
leased further details.