Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured in the city's West Ward on Friday evening.
Officials at University Hospital contacted police after a male victim who was suffering a gunshot injury walked into the emergency department shortly before 9 p.m. according to reports.
The victim reported to authorities that he was shot in the area of 16th Avenue and South 19th Street shortly before 9 p.m. reports said.
Police responded to the area where a crime scene was setup and an investigation occurred.
The victim's injuries were not reported as life threatening.
A motive for the shooting is being investigated by the Newark Police Department.
There were no arrests immediately reported.