There is a large crime scene in a neighborhood in the city's West Ward as police investigate a shooting that has a male severely injured at this time.
According to police, the incident happened at around 4 pm in the vicinity of 96 Lindsley Avenue.
Police say officers arrived at the scene and found the victim suffering a bullet wound in his head.
According to police, after shooting the victim, the suspect fled the scene.
Extra police units were called from around Newark to assist with crowd control as authorities searched for the shooter and additional possible victims.
The investigation is active and ongoing.