An overnight shooting in Jersey City had police investigating.
Police responded to reports of shots fired that erupted in the area of Monticello Ave. and Belmont Ave. shortly before 12:30 a.m. Upon arrival to the scene, police located a male victim suffering serious injuries after being struck in the head by gunfire.
EMS transported the victim to Jersey City Medical Center in critical condition.
Police recovered multiple shell casings at the scene during their investigation.
A motive for the shooting has not been determined.