Newark's Robbery Squad was called to the scene to assist in an investigation that involved shots fired in a section of Newark West Ward.
The upper Vailsburg section shooting happened in the vicinity of 107 Sanford Place around 2:35 a.m.
Newark Police headquarters alerted field officers that a ShotSpotter device was activated in the community prompting an investigation.
When police arrived, they found evidence that a shooting had occurred, but no victims were reported.
Several shell casings were located, but police have not reported the motive for the shooting at this time.
The suspect fled the scene and is at large.