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DEVELOPING: Man Shot in the Leg on South 20th Street in Newark

Newark

Police have a crime scene established on South 20th Street as detectives investigate the shots-fired incident with a confirmed hit at this time.

According to police, gunfire rang out at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the vicinity of 389 South 20th Street.

When police arrived at the scene after a ShotSpotter alerted them of the shooting, then found the male victim suffering a bullet wound in his leg.

The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment.

There were no arrests reported.

Avoid the area as police conduct their investigation.