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Hospital Walk-In Shooting Victim was Shot in Newark

Newark

Police are investigating a shooting that had the victim transported to the hospital by private vehicle overnight.

Officials at University Hospital contacted authorities when a victim, who was suffering a gunshot injury, walked into the hospital's emergency department shortly before 9:30 p.m.

Police searched the area of Avon Avenue and 19th Street where officers located evidence of a shooting.

A crime scene was established where cops began to search for a suspect and other evidence.

The victim's injuries were not reported to be life threatening.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.