EMS rushed a male victim to University Hospital after gunfire erupted striking the man in Newark.
The shooting happened in the vicinity of South Orange Avenue and Columbia Avenue before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night sending police to the scene where after a brief canvass of the scene, they found the victim suffering a leg injury according to reports.
Residents in the area heard multiple gun blasts then police and EMS sirens shortly before gunmen fired their weapons in the West Ward community.
Police setup a crime scene where they focused their attention on a vehicle that was reportedly struck by bullets during the shooting.
Authorities have not released a motive for the shooting at this time.
Police are also investigating a shooting that occurred last night (Thursday) in the area of Columbia Avenue and Grove terrace where one person reportedly suffered injuries.
There were no arrests made