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Male Found Shot in Newark's South Ward

Newark

Police rushed an unidentified male to University Hospital, in the back of their squad car, who suffered serious injuries after being shots in Newark's South Ward this evening.

Police say the shooting happened around 5 p.m. near the intersection of West Bigelow Street and Badger Avenue.

According to police, when units arrived at the scene, they found the victim suffering a bullet wound in his back after shooters opened fire in his direction.

The condition of the victim has only been reported as serious.

Police also found multiple shell casings on Milford Avenue.

There are no arrests reported.

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