Heavy gunfire rang out in the 60's block of south 9th Street at around 10:15 p.m. sending police to the scene where they found a male victim shot and suffering serious injuries at that location. Police found several shell casings in the area and a house penetrated by bullets.
The man was rushed to University Hospital where he underwent surgery late last night.
A blue or green Buick regal was observed fleeing the area.
The shooting is under investigation by Newark Police.