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Man Injured by Gunfire in Newark's West Ward

Newark

A shooting that happened in the city's West Ward has police on the scene with a victim suffering serious injuries.

Gunfire rang out in the 300 block of Sanford Avenue at around 4 p.m. sending police and EMS to the scene where they located a male victim struck in the abdomen by gunfire.

EMS rushed the victim to University Hospital where he is reported to be in serious condition at this time.

A dark colored or blue 4-door BMW was last scene leaving the area immediately after the shooting.

Police have a crime scene established and an investigation underway.