A male gunshot victim was transported to University Hospital suffering gunshot wounds in a section of Newark's Central Ward Sunday morning.
According to police, gunfire erupted in the area of 90 16th Avenue around 4 a.m., sending officers to the scene to investigate.
When emergency responders arrived, they found the victim bleeding from his leg after being shot, according to police.
The unidentified male was listed in stable condition at the hospital.
Police have not released a motive for the shooting and no suspects have been arrested at this time.