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Man Shoots Wife in Harrison Then Transports Her to Jersey City Hospital

Harrison Town Jersey City

Hudson County authorities are investigating a shooting that had a woman injured in Harrison overnight.

The apparent domestic incident unfolded at around 2:40 a.m. when police were called to the 30's block of Washington Street in Harrison for a reported domestic incident.

Several units arriving at the scene found a significant amount of blood on the porch and interior hallway before officers decided to make entry into an apartment to check for injured victims.

A search of the residence had no victims or suspects inside reports said.

A short time later, officials at the Jersey City Medical Center contacted authorities when a woman was dropped off at the hospital suffering a gunshot wound to the chest. The extent of the woman's injuries were only reported as severe.

An investigation determined that the male who transported the woman to the hospital was connected to the Washington Street incident.

The man was immediately arrested by Jersey City police at the hospital.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

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