Police in Newark canvassed the area of Springfield Avenue and South 6th Street for a crime scene in regards to a shooting that was reported by a victim who arrived at an East Orange Hospital overnight.
Officials at the East Orange General Hospital notified Newark Police when a male victim entered the emergency department suffering a gunshot wound according to reports.
The victim reported to authorities that he was shot in the area of Springfield Avenue and South 6th Street shortly before arriving at the hospital.
The victim was reported to be in stable condition.
The shooting is under investigation.