There are serious injuries reported for the victims of a double shooting that occurred in Newark’s South Ward Sunday evening.
Multiple rounds of gunfire rang out in the vicinity of Chancellor, Bayview, and Summit aveneues before 5:50 p.m. sending police to the scene to investigate.
Two males were taken to the hospital with one of the victims suffering a gunshot wound to the chest while the other victim was shot in the leg according to reports. Both males are in stable condition.
Police say a black male suspect was observed firing shots in the area before fleeing the scene.
Officers canvassing the scene found several shell casings and a vehicle struck by bullets.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.