The wounds are not life-threatening, police said.
A Newark man was shot twice, March 20, 2016. (File Photo) NEWARK -- A city man was shot twice early Sunday, police said.
Medical staff at University Hospital told Newark Police at 3:30 a.m. they had treated a 21-year-old man for two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Police interviewed the man and set up a crime scene at Clinton and Jeliff avenues, Newark Police Capt. Derek Glenn said. The investigation suggests the man was targeted.
Detectives are attempting to identify a motive, Glenn said.
Anyone with information was asked to call (877) NWK-TIPS or (877) NWK-GUNS.
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