There is a crime scene established in a Newark neighborhood as police try to piece together the circumstances regarding a double shooting this evening.
According to preliminary reports, police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the 50’s block of North 5th near Dickerson at around 8:10 p.m.
Units arrived at the scene and found a severely injured unconscious male suffering bullet wounds at that location.
About 15 minutes later, Clara Maass Hospital officials alerted police of a male walk-in victim who also suffered bullets wounds.
Police say this victim was possibly struck at 11th Street and 4th Avenue where officers found a blood trail and other evidence. This victim has a non-life threatening hand injury.
According to police, the victim found at the 5th Street scene is in critical condition at University Hospital.
The motive behind the shootings remains under investigation.
Avoid the area due to police activity.