By: Tracie Carter
Newark Police are probing an early morning shooting incident that unfolded in the South Ward on Saturday.
Around 1:35 a.m., law enforcement received a ShotSpotter activation alert, leading them to the 80’s block of Shephard Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered shell casings, but no victims were found at the scene.
As detectives conducted their investigation, officials at Beth Israel Medical Center reported a gunshot victim had walked in for treatment. The condition of the victim has not been confirmed as life-threatening at this time.
It is believed that the victim was struck by gunfire at the Shephard Avenue crime scene.
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.