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Gunfire Injures Man in Newark's East Ward

Newark New Jersey

Police are on the scene of a shooting that happened in the city's East Ward a short time ago. 

A crime scene with several blocks around Pennington Street has been established after gunfire rang out in the area shortly before 6:15 p.m. 

EMS transported a male victim to University Hospital reportedly suffering a gunshot wound to the neck.

The victim's condition is unknown at this time. 

Please avoid the areas of Hermon,  Pennington, and Pacific Streets for the investigation.