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Arrests Made in Overnight Jersey City Shooting

Jersey City

Police detained several suspects wanted for a shooting that injured a man in a section of Jersey City on Wednesday night.

According to a preliminary investigation, police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the vicinity of 249 Old Bergen Road just before 10:20 p.m.

Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering a bullet wound in their arm, according to police.

The victim was transported to Jersey City Medical Center and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say three suspects were taken into custody after a foot pursuit and a weapon was recovered during the chase.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.

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