A last night shooting in West Orange has authorities investigating.
Police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out shortly before 10:30 p.m. in the single digit block of Lowell Place according to authorities.
Units arrived to the scene where they found multiple shell casings and a victim suffering head and leg lacerations.
A preliminary investigation indicated that the victim was not struck by gunfire but may have been injured after attempting to flee the area during the shooting reports said.
Police are searching for a black or dark colored Maxima that reportedly fled the scene toward South Orange.
A crime scene was established where detectives collected evidence.
The motive for the shooting is under investigation.