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BREAKING NEWARK: Critical Injuries for Man Shot in Newark

New Jersey

Police are investigating an afternoon shooting in the city's southward where the victim was fatally injured by gunfire. 

Gunfire rang out at around 5:10 p.m. sending police and EMS to the scene where a male victim was shot to the head. Although few details were released by police, officials have confirmed that this incident is being investigated as a homicide at this time. According to initial reports, a black male was last seen running from the area with a red back pack, a white top, and grey sweat pants. Police continue to search for a suspect.