Police setup a crime scene in a neighborhood in Newark after gunfire rang out striking two people.
Reports of shots fire sent police to the area of 175 First Street shortly before 1 am where officers canvassing the scene found a male and a female seriously injured after being shot at that location according to Newark authorities.
The victims were rushed to University Hospital in serious but stable condition authorities said.
Police found several shell casings at the scene and are investigating a motive for the shooting.
There were no arrests reported.