Gunfire On Central Avenue In Newark; No Injuries, Police Say

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police responded to a report of gunfire on Wednesday afternoon on Central Avenue, authorities said.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, officers responded to a Shot Spotter notification on the 500-block of Central Avenue at 2:50 p.m.

Officers found a handgun in the area and saw property damage due to gunfire. No injuries were reported; a police investigation continues, authorities said.

No additional information was available as of Thursday afternoon, a police spokesperson said.

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