Police in Newark are investigating the motive behind a shooting that left a man injured in the city's North Ward early this morning.
Reports of an injured person sent police to the 200 block of Lake Street before 3:05 a.m. where several police units canvassing the area found the victim suffering a gunshot wound to the leg.
EMS transported the victim to University Hospital where the victim received treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
A crime scene was established where detectives searched for evidence and possible suspects.
The incident remains under investigation.