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Man Found Shot in the Leg in Newark's South Ward

Newark

Authorities reported non-fatal injuries for a shooting incident in Newark's South Ward on Tuesday night. 

Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 600 block of South 11th Street around 9:45 p.m

When offices arrived at the scene, they found a male victim suffering a bullet wound in his leg at that location. 

The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment and is expected to recover. 

Police say a ShotSpotter Device alerted authorities of the shooting. The suspect fled the scene and is at large. 

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