Responders are reporting non-fatal injuries for the victim of a shooting in Newark at this time.
Gunfire rang out in the vicinity of 96 17th Avenue, prompting a police investigation.
Units arrived and found the victim suffering a bullet wound in his leg at that location.
The victim was rushed to University Hospital for treatment, and he is expected to recover.
A male suspect fled the scene after the shooting and remains at large.
There were no other injuries reported.