By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities in Newark are investigating a shooting incident that injured a male in the South Ward overnight.
Police were dispatched to the vicinity of 88 Dayton Street to investigate reports of a person shot around 1:17 a.m.
Upon arrival, police found the male victim suffering a bullet wound to his leg.
The injured was taken to University Hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
Police have not released the motive for the shooting.