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Reported Home Invasion Robbery has Man Shot in Newark

Newark New Jersey

Police are on the scene of a shooting that has occurred in the city's South Ward a short time ago. 

Gunfire rang out in the 200 block of Renner Ave. shortly before 2 p.m. sending police to the scene where they located a male victim who was suffering a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the arm. 

The victim was transported to University Hospital a short time ago. 

The victim reported to police that the shooting happened during a home invasion attempt by at least one unidentified suspect. 

A crime scene has been established and an investigation is underway.