By: Richard L. Smith
Maplewood Police officials are investigating a shooting incident that left a male seriously injured on Friday night.
On Friday at approximately 11:30 p.m., Maplewood Police Officers responded to Jacoby Street near Brown Street following a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers found a 24-year-old male from Irvington lying in the street with gunshot wounds.
Officers, along with South Essex Fire Department EMS, rendered aid and transported the male to a local hospital.
He is currently in stable condition.
The Maplewood Police Detective Bureau is actively investigating the incident.
Residents in the area can expect an increased police presence.
Anyone with video footage or information about the incident is urged to contact the Maplewood Police Department at 973-762-3400 and speak with either Det. Rodrigues (BRodrigues@MaplewoodNJ.gov) or Det. Isetts (WIsetts@MaplewoodNJ.gov).