According to a statement released from New Brunswick Police, at approximately 1:15pm today, New Brunswick police officers responded to the area of 61 Neilson Street to investigate a report of a possible shooting.
Upon their arrival, they located an adult male victim who sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Police say the victim was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for treatment.
The preliminary investigation suggests that this was not a random act and the victim was the intended target.
Police officials say unfortunately the victim is not cooperating with investigators at this time, however the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Brunswick Police Department, Detective Bureau at (732) 745-5217.