14-year-old critically injured in Newark shooting

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- A teen is in critical condition after being shot in Newark.

Police say the 14-year-old was shot on a field near Central High School in Newark just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

No arrests have been made.

The motive of the shooting is unknown.

The teen is being treated at University Hospital.

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