Authorities in Essex County are looking into a shooting that has a male fighting for his life in a Newark hospital.
According to police, the unidentified victim was found in the vicinity of 163 Avon Avenue -Pilgrim Village- after police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out at approximately 3 a.m.
Units arrived at the scene and found the victim suffering a bullet wound in his back according to police.
EMS rushed the unidentified male to University Hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries and remains in critical condition.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
No arrests have been reported.