There is an active investigation underway and a search for a suspect responsible for firing off shots in Elizabeth's downtown that caused injuries during the overnight hours.
According to a preliminary investigation, reports of shots fired sent police to the vicinity of 3rd Street and Magnolia Avenue at approximately 10:30 p.m. sending to the scene for what they initially believed were fireworks.
First arriving units found a person suffering an apparent gunshot wound according to reports.
Police requested EMS on a rush after finding the seriously injured person struck to the back at that location.
The victim was transported to the hospital where we could not confirm the extent of their injuries as of 4:42 a.m.
While police investigated the shooting scene, officials at the Trinitas Hospital alerted authorities that a person arrived at the emergency department suffering possible gunshot injuries.
Police officers set up a crime scene as detective searched the area for suspects and evidence that would possibly support a motive for the shooting.
The motive for the investigation remains unknown.