Police in Newark checked the 40's block of Miller Street for a possible crime scene after a person suffering a gunshot wound arrived at a hospital in the city during the overnight hours.
Officials at University Hospital contacted police when a male victim entered the emergency department struck in the arm by a bullet before 11:30 p.m.
The victim arrived by private vehicle and told authorities that the incident occurred on Miller Street.
The extent of the victim's injuries were not reported as life-threatening.
The investigation remains active, and there were no arrests reported.