An early afternoon shooting that occurred in Newark's West Ward sent a male victim to the hospital suffering injuries.
Police were called to the area of 14th Avenue and South 17th Street at around 2:30 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired.
Upon officers arrival, they found the victim suffering a non-life threatening gunshot wound at that location.
EMS transported the victim to University Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
The motive for the shooting is under investigation.
There were no arrests reported.