Authorities in Newark are investigating a shooting that happened in the city's South Ward overnight.
Police responded to the 300 block of Ridgewood Ave. on reports of shots fired when they arrived to find a male victim suffering injury from gunfire at that location.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police setup a crime scene where they searched for evidence and possible suspect.
The case is being investigated by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.
UPDATE 6:37 a.m.