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Gunfire Causes Fatal Injuries in Jersey City

Newark

Police in Jersey City are investigating a shooting that left one person dead in the city overnight.

Reports of shots fired sent police to the 200 block of Clinton Avenue shortly before 3 a.m. where arriving officers located a male victim suffering serious injuries after being shot to the head at that location.

The victim died a short time later according to reports.

Police set up a crime scene in the area where they searched for evidence and possible suspects who were responsible for the fatal shooting.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

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