A violent assault of a man found injured on a Newark South Ward Street is under investigation by Newark Police.
Police found the man in the 100 block of Elizabeth Avenue at around 6 a.m. bleeding after suffering a serious injury.
According to reports, the victim told police that a male suspect approached and began to attack then strike him with a gun.
EMS transported the victim to the hospital where his injuries were not reported as life threatening.
Police are on the search for the suspect. No arrests have been made.