Police in Newark are investigating a shooting that left a man injured in the city this evening.
Hospital officials from Beth Israel Hospital contacted authorities when a male victim walked into the emergency department at around 5:15 p.m suffering an apparent gunshot injury to the head.
The victim later reported to the police that he was shot in the area of Hawthorne Avenue and Osborne Terrace shortly before making his way to the hospital.
Police set up a crime scene in the area where they searched for evidence.
The victim's injuries were not life threatening.
There were no arrests reported.