Man, woman critically injured in shooting near Shabazz High School in Newark, NJ

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Sunday, March 3, 2024
Man, woman critically injured in shooting near Newark high school
The motive for the shooting is unknown.

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- A man and a woman were critically injured in a shooting near a high school in Newark.

It happened Saturday evening just before 6 along Hillside Avenue just feet from Shabazz High School.

Evidence markers on the street indicate there was a hail of bullets. Police were also looking for evidence near a white sedan that had its door swung open and the window shattered.

Both victims were taken to University Hospital. There is no word on their ages.

The motive for the shooting is unknown.

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An aid and five children were also on the bus.

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