Police are investigating an overnight shooting that sent a man to the hospital in Jersey City.
The shooting was reported in the area of Communipaw Avenue and Manning Avenue at around 1:45 a.m. sending police to the scene where officers found the victim suffering a gunshot wound to the back according to reports.
The male victim, who is in his late 20's, was transported to Jersey City Medical Center in serious condition.
Police are investigating a motive for the shooting.
There were no arrests reported.