Police are on the scene of a shooting with a person down in a section of Newark's North Ward at this time.
According to a preliminary investigation, at approximately 12:20 p.m., residents near 97 Cutler Street dialed 911 after hearing several gunshots in the area.
Police arrived and found the victim suffering bullet wounds in his arm, leg, and stomach.
The victim was rushed to University Hospital for treatment while officers secured the scene and searched for the suspect.
Officials are reporting a hostile crowd at the hospital and have requested assistance.
Barringer High School and Mckinley Elementary School are in a shelter in place status.
The suspect fled the scene and is at large.