NJIT Police are on the scene of a shooting that happened a short time ago in the city.
Reports of shots fired in the area of Central Ave. and Hudson Street had police rush to the scene at around 3:45 p.m. where they located a male victim suffering injury from gunfire.
EMS rushed the male victim (who is reported to be around 21-years-old) to University Hospital suffering a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
A preliminary investigation at the scene revealed that the victim was apparently being carjacked by at least one black male suspect who ordered the victim's vehicle before gunfire rang out striking the victim.
The extent of the victim's injury is unknown at this time.
A crime scene is established and an investigation is underway.
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