A 19-year-old man was transported to the hospital after being shot in Elizabeth last night, police said.
According to police, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Fulton Street and Fourth Street on a report of shots fired last night at approximately 9:37 p.m.
Arriving officers located a 19-year-old Elizabeth man suffering from gunshot wounds to his right arm and left leg at 312 Fulton Street.
The victim was treated at the scene by the Elizabeth Fire Dept. EMS and Trinitas Hospital Paramedics and was subsequently transported to University Hospital in Newark for treatment.
Detectives from the Elizabeth Police Dept. Detective Bureau responded and an investigation is underway.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ben Carvalho at (908) 558-2033.