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Man Injured by Gunfire in Newark's West Ward

Newark

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.