Police searched the vicinity of Sherman Avenue and Astor Street after learning of a possible shooting that injured a male in Newark.
According to preliminary reports, officials at the University Hospital contacted police when the victim entered the emergency department suffering an apparent gunshot wound at approximately 11:10 a.m.
The victim reported to police that the incident occurred in the area shortly before he arrived at the hospital.
Medical staff treated the victim for the non-life threatening injury.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
There were no arrests reported.