Police called to ‘falsely-reported incident’ near South Avenue in Newark

UPDATE

According to Newark police, this was a falsely-reported incident with no injuries.

NEW: I’m told by Newark police that this was a falsely-reported incident. Everyone is safe. @News_8 https://t.co/7LzpJh5xGr
— Jack Watson (@JackWatsonTV) July 5, 2021

ORIGINAL STORY

NEWARK, N.Y. (WROC) — Multiple police agencies are on the scene of a large investigation in Newark.

Police on the scene have not shared any information so far.

NOW: Large presence in Newark. We’re seeing Wayne County Sheriff’s, State Police, Newark PD. Working to confirm exactly what’s going on here. @News_8 pic.twitter.com/f1HQsF675S
— Jack Watson (@JackWatsonTV) July 5, 2021

A large police presence on South Ave here in the village of Newark. NYSP on scene as well as NPD and WCSO. As you can see here, some state police officers on scene are armed with long guns @News_8 @JackWatsonTV pic.twitter.com/BaZ8jpzDWj
— Ben Densieski (@BenDensieski) July 5, 2021

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.