2 teens found shot in Newark: officials
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) -- Newark police are investigating a shooting that sent two teenagers to the hospital on Thursday, officials said.
Police got a call about a shooting near South 11th Street and South Orange Avenue around 3 p.m., according to Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé.
Police found two victims, a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, with gunshot wounds.
They were taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries, officials said. Both are expected to survive.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information was immediately available.
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