Jersey City authorities are investigating a violent stabbing that had a man rushed to the hospital early this morning in the city.
According to preliminary reports, the incident happened in the area of Martin Luther King Drive and Wade Street shortly after 2:30 a.m. where emergency responders were called to the area after receiving reports of a stabbing in progress.
Police and EMS arrived at the scene where they found the unconscious and unresponsive male suffering a stab wound to the abdomen according to reports.
The victim, who is said to be in his early 40's, was taken to Jersey City Medical Center where the extent of his injuries was reported to be critical.
There were no immediate reports of arrests made.
The investigation is active and ongoing.