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Police search for suspect after reports of shots fired in Newton

shots firedNEWTON- Law enforcement authorities in Harvey County continue to search for a suspect in connection with gunshots in a residential area.

The Harvey County Emergency Response Team (SWAT) was working a scene in the 700 block of East 8th Street in Newton on Sunday.

Authorities received a 911 report of gunshots at the house, according to a social media report from Newton Police.

Law enforcement authorities surrounded the house, where an armed suspect was believed to be inside and worked diligently to make contact with a suspect.

Just after 12:30 p.m., police cleared the house did not find the suspect inside.

No injuries have been reported and no additional details released.

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