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9 people shot, including 17-year-old, in apparent drive-by shooting in Newark, New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. (WABC) – A total of nine people were shot, including a teenager, in what appeared to be a drive-by shooting in Newark Thursday night, according to officials.

The incident happened around 6:20 p.m. at the corner of Shephard and Clinton Place in front of a bodega store.

Four elderly victims and a 17-year-old boy showed up at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center with gunshot wounds.

Four other adult victims were taken to University Hospital, also with gunshot wounds.

All nine victims are reported to be in stable condition, according to officials.

Newark officials say they have a vehicle of interest, a white Honda Pilot that was reported stolen out of Jersey City.

They say it appears to have been a drive-by shooting.

The incident is under investigation.

No further details were given.

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