Police have identified the victim found shot in Linden overnight.
According to police, at about 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the area of T.G.I.Fridays, 400 South Park Ave, on reports of a shooting.
Authorities said officers located the victim, a 44-year-old Irvington man, in the parking lot.
EMS transported the man to Newark University Hospital with serious injuries.
There were no other injuries reported authorities said.
Detectives worked through the night, and this incident remains under investigation authorities said.
"Violence and fear will never be tolerated in our community," said Police Chief Jonathan Parham. "We will continue to work tirelessly to protect those who live, work, and visit Linden."
Anyone with information about the shooting to contact Det. Juan Velarde at (908) 474-8537.