Authorities in Jersey City are investigating a shooting that left one person dead overnight in the city.
Reports of shots fired that erupted in the 20's block of Dales Ave. sent police to the scene shortly before 11:30 p.m. to investigate.
Upon arrival to the scene, units came across a large crowd with a male victim shot to the head at that location.
EMS was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
A crime scene was established and an investigation is underway into the motive for the shooting.
There were no reports of arrests.
The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office is handling the investigation