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Gunfire Strike Male in Newark's South Ward

Newark

Police are on the scene investigating a shooting that has connected on a male in Newark South Ward this afternoon.

Gunfire rang out n the vicinity of Irvine Turner Boulevard and West Bigelow at approximately 2 p.m. sending officers to the scene where they found the victim suffering a gunshot wound to the arm.

A blue colored Volkswagen sped away from the scene occupied with suspects responsible for the shooting according to reports.

The victim's injuries were not reported as life-threatening.

A bullet struck one unoccupied vehicle.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.