Police are investigating an afternoon shooting in the city's West Ward that had a unidentified man in critical condition.
Police responded to the area of 15th Avenue and South 14th Street around 1:15 p.m., where police found a man injured by gunshots.
Victim was transported to University Hospital and is said to be in critical condition.
The victim's identity is being withheld at this time.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Newark Police Department at (877) 695-8477.