A shooting that occurred about a block away from Newark's 5th Precinct sent two people to the hospital overnight .
Police responded to shots fired in the area of Clinton Ave. and Peshine Ave. around 11:30 p.m. where they found two people shot at that location. The most seriously wounded reportedly is a 17-year-old boy who was struck by gunfire to the chest. The second victim (also reported to be a teenager) suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Both victims were rushed to University Hospital where their condition has been reported as critical.
A large crowd developed in the area as police setup a crime scene in an attempt to find the suspect/s responsible for the shooting.