Police in Newark are investigating a shooting that occurred shortly before 10:30 PM on Thursday evening in the city's downtown.
EMS arrived to the scene located at Broad and South Streets where they found one person suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was taken to University Hospital in serious condition.
Sources at the scene reported that the shooting was a possible result of a robbery where the suspect fired several rounds at the victim but reportedly struck a bystander.
Investigators have a crime scene at that location and are searching for evidence.