Authorities have a crime scene established outside of a high school in Jersey City at this time.
Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Bergen Avenue at around 1:15 p.m. where officers arrived and found the male victim suffering a gunshot wound to the shoulder near the Henry Snyder High School.
According to authorities, the victim is conscious, alert, and en route to Jersey City Medical Center in stable condition.
Police are looking for a 5'9" male who reportedly fled the scene wearing a navy blue hoodie, and dark colored pants.
School administrators locked the school down for the safety of the staff and students.
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