A 24-year-old Hillside man was shot in the left buttocks while walking in Linden, according to police.
Police responded to Chandler Avenue near E. St. George Avenue shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday evening, for a report of shots fired, Captain James Sarnicki said.
Upon arrival, the victim told officers that the shots were fired from the passenger window of a light colored SUV, which fled the scene.
It is unknown at this time if the victim was the target of the shooting, said Sarnicki.
The victim was transported to University Hospital in Newark, where he was treated and released.
Detectives are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Dan Sadowski at 908-474-8536 or email crimetips@lpdnj.org.