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Gunmen Fire Shots at Bicyclist in Jersey City

Jersey City

Police established a perimeter in a Jersey City neighborhood where they searched for evidence and possible victims after several residents reported hearing loud popping noises this morning -Tuesday-.

The reports came in the vicinity of 9 Fairview Avenue just before 5 a.m. where police arrived and began searching the area for shell casings.

According to preliminary reports, witnesses say a vehicle occupied by suspects pulled up to a person who was on a bike and began firing shots at the bicyclist.

Police recovered just under a half dozen shell casings near 11 Fairview Avenue according to reports.

There were no injuries reported.

**UPDATED 5:34 am Victim found suffering gunshot wound in the vicinity of 34 Fairview Avenue. Non-life threatening injuries at this time.**

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