Patch readers are reporting that a Newark Police SWAT team has been in the Moores Street and Birch Avenue neighborhood since about 7 a.m.
There was a report of gunshots being fired. The streets have been blocked off around Jacaronda and Moores and Lavender, residents of the neighborhood say.
We do not yet have any additional details about this police activity. We will update this story when more information is available.
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