By: Richard L. Smith
In the early hours of Friday morning, Newark police responded to a shooting incident near the El Refugio Sports and Restaurant, situated at the intersection of Bloomfield Avenue and North 3rd Street in the North Ward.
The incident occurred around 3 a.m., prompting an urgent call for EMS services.
Upon arrival at the scene, Newark officers discovered an unidentified victim suffering from serious injuries inflicted by a gunshot.
The victim was swiftly transported to University Hospital for medical treatment and is reported to be in serious condition.
Detectives are actively investigating the incident and are exploring the possibility that it may have originated inside the bar. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation.
As the investigation unfolds, Newark authorities are working diligently to gather information and determine the circumstances surrounding this early-morning shooting.