EMS rushed a shooting victim to University Hospital after gunfire rang out in Newark's South Ward this evening.
Police responded to multiple rounds of shots fired that erupted in the vicinity of Seymore and Avon avenues 5:30 p.m. where officers arrived to find the victim struck by gunfire at that location.
The unidentified unconscious victim is currently fighting for his life as doctors began treatment of his injuries.
Police set up a crime scene in the area where they searched for suspects and other possible victims.
There are no arrests reported at this time.
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