There is an active investigation underway into a shooting that killed a man overnight in the city.
Police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the 30's Hanford Street shortly before midnight where responding units found the unconscious and unresponsive man at that location.
EMS rushed the man to University Hospital where he was reported as where according to Newark Police spokesperson Captain Derek Glenn, the victim died a short time later.
A crime scene was established where officers searched the area for evidence and possible suspects.
There were no reports of arrests.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office will handling the investigation according to Captain Glenn.