Police in Newark are investigating a shooting that happened in the city's West Ward last last night.
Officers responded to the area of South Orange Ave. at South 12th Street on several calls of shots fired at around 11 p.m.
Units arrived to the scene to find a male victim suffering a gunshot wound to the back.
The victim was transported by EMS to University Hospital where he was reportedly conscious and alert during his arrival to the hospital.
Police setup a crime scene in the area where they searched for evidence and a possible suspect.
There were no arrests made