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Male Shot on Brunswick Street in newark

Newark

Police in Newark are on the search for a suspect wanted for a shooting that injured a male this afternoon in Newark.

According to police, at approximately 2:05 p.m., gunfire rang out in the 100 block of Brunswick Street near Astor Street.

Units arrived at the scene found evidence that a shooting occurred, but after they search the area, no victims were found.

Police say a short time later, officials at University Hospital notified authorities of a male victim suffering bullet wound who was dropped off in a private vehicle.

The victim suffered serious injuries, according to police.

Officers found shell casings and a car struck by bullets on Brunswick Street.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.

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