Authorities in Newark are investigating a shooting that left one person dead in the city's North Ward early this morning.
Police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the teens block of Grafton Avenue shortly before 4 a.m. where arriving officers found the victim struck by gunfire at that location.
The victim was rushed to University Hospital reportedly suffering a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead a short time later according to initial reports.
County and City authorities setup a crime scene on Grafton Avenue where they searched for evidence and possible suspects.
The victim has only been reported as a female.
We will bring you additional information as soon as it becomes available later this morning.