A shooting behind County Prep High School sent a 30-year-old Paterson man to the hospital where he is listed in critical condition.
Police responded to the area of Bright Street and Florence Street at around 12:15 a.m. where officers found the victim seriously injured by gunfire.
The male victim was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition as of 4:30 a.m.
Police setup a crime scene in the area where they searched for evidence and a motive for the shooting.
There were no arrests immediately reported.