There is an active investigation underway for a shooting that injured a man in a Jersey City neighborhood overnight.
The incident happened in the area of Grand Street and Communipaw Avenue, before 2:30 a.m., where police units patrolling the area heard what appeared to be shots fired. A brief canvas of several blocks had officers find the victim suffering a gunshot wound at that location according to reports.
Police requested EMS on the rush to assist the victim who suffered a gunshot wound to the upper arm.
A crime scene established in the area had detectives search for shell casings and other evidence to support a possible motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.