Crime & Safety
3 People Shot In Newark, 1 Victim In Critical Condition: Police
Police found a man and a woman with gunshot wounds at the scene. Another victim was found a few blocks away.
NEWARK, NJ — Three people were shot in Newark on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, officers responded to the 600-block of South 17th Street at 10:11 a.m. after getting a call about a shooting. Police found a man and a woman with gunshot wounds at the scene.
Officers located a third victim – a woman – on the 400-block of South 17th Street.
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Each victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment. The male victim is reportedly in critical condition, and the two female victims are in stable condition, authorities told Patch.
A police investigation continues. No additional information was immediately available.
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