A shooting that happened in Newark early this evening has a man fighting for his life.
Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Crane Street and Cutler shortly after 5:30 p.m. sending over a dozen police and detectives to the scene where they located a male victim shot in the head at that location.
The man, who is reported to be in his early 20's, was rushed to University Hospital where he is undergoing surgery and in serious condition according to reports.
Police set up a crime scene that spanned several blocks where they searched for evidence.
There were no arrests immediately reported.
The motive for the shooting is under investigation.