Newark Police officials are investigating a shooting incident in the city's South Ward Thursday night.
It happened around 11:30 p.m. near 49 Wainwright Avenue.
Police say a ShotSpotter device activated and alerted officers of a shooting in the area of Wainwright and Nye.
Newark Emergency Services Unit arrived at the scene and found a half dozen shell casings, but a search of the area indicated no victims.
The suspect fled the scene and is at large.
Police have not released a motive for the shooting at this time.