There is an active investigation underway as authorities in Newark investigate a shooting that has fatal injuries reported at this time.
Gunfire erupted in the 200 block of Chadwick Avenue at around 12:15 p.m. sending police to the scene where a brief search of the area had officers locate a severely injured male suffering gunshot wounds.
Police have the area taped off as they searched for a possible suspect and evidence to support a motive for the shooting.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has been called to the scene to assist in the investigation.
There are no other injuries immediately reported.