Police in Newark are on the search for three suspects who shot a man during a robbery in the city's South Ward this evening.
Police responded to reports of shots fired in 80's block of West Alpine Street shortly before 6:30 p.m. where they found the victim suffering a gunshot wound to the groin according to reports.
EMS transported the alert and conscious victim to University Hospital where he is in stable condition.
According to preliminary reports, the suspects were attempting to rob the victim before they fired a shot at him.
The suspects were wearing masks when they fled in a dark colored-vehicle.
Police are continuing to investigate.