The incident occurred at the 900 block of 18th Avenue just before 3:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon, according to officials.
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They say the group of males wearing masks and armed with handguns entered the establishment demanding cash.
One victim was placed face down with a gun to the back of his head as one of the men went through his pockets. A second victim was held at gunpoint in the lobby of the building, while an employee was struck with a handgun.
The injured victim was transported to University Hospital and is in stable condition.
The group was last seen on 18th Avenue with stolen cash and personal property.
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Anyone with information regarding the identity of either of these suspects is to call the Newark Police Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All calls are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
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