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Armed Suspect Pistol Whips, Rob Man in Jersey City

Jersey City

Police in Jersey City are on the search for a suspect who robbed then brutally beat a man in the city Monday night.

According to police, the incident happened at approximately 10 p.m. near the intersection of Clinton and Bergen avenues where a suspect armed with a gun approached the victim and demanded cash.

The victim reportedly handed the suspect over $1000 before the suspect began to attack using the gun according to reports.

Police called EMS to the scene to treat the victim for non-life threatening injuries.

Jersey City Police are actively investgiating the incident.

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