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Two Victims Struck by Gunfire on Lexington Avenue in Jersey City

Jersey City

Jersey City Police has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that injured two victims late Saturday night. 

It happened around 11:20 p.m near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. 

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a person suffering bullet wounds at that location. 

Police say officers canvassing the area located a second gunshot victim in the area of 25 Clandenny Avenue. 

Both victims were transported to Jersey City Medical Center in serious condition. 

According to preliminary reports, the shooter fled the scene and remained at large. 

Police have not released the motive for the shooting. 

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