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Shooting Injures Man in Newark

Newark

Police are on the scene of a shooting with a man shot in the city's South Ward a short time ago.

According to preliminary reports, a dark colored 4-door vehicle drove up to the 200 block of Avon Avenue at Farley St. shortly before 6:30 p.m. and began to fire a gun at that location.

The victim suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the foot.

Police are also checking Jeliff Avenue for possible victims after the gunman reportedly fired off several rounds on the street striking a vehicle.

The investigation is active and ongoing

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